Will your iPhone receive the iOS 17 update?

Web Desk: Apple released iOS 17, the next major update to the iPhone operating system, to the public today, Monday, September 18, 2023. With a host of new features and improvements, iOS 17 is a must-have update for iPhone users.

As you read this, the latest Apple update may already be available for download on your iPhone. However, is your phone eligible for this new update?

Here is the list of phones compatible with the iOS 17 update

iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE
(2nd generation or later)

Read more: Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Which one is right for you?

These iPhones will not be getting the update:

• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X

How can you install the iOS 17 update?

• Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
• If you don’t see the update notice immediately, wait a few minutes and try again.
• If you still don’t see the update notice, you may want to come back later.
• Once you see the update notice, tap Install Now or Download and Install.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.