Apple's upcoming update to its iPhone operating system will leave some older models behind.
At the Apple WWDC event on June 5, the company announced many of the new features planned for iOS 17, its next version of the iPhone operating system. Apple will be adding a new Standby mode, a Journal app and a major update to Messages.
However, not all iPhone users will be able to use iOS 17. As with all of the major Apple software updates, some older iPhone models are getting left behind, including the iPhone X from 2017.
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If you're not sure which iPhone you've got, a quick check in your settings can show you. Open your Settings app and tap General > About. Next to Model Name, you'll see which iPhone you have.
We'll tell you how to find out whether your iPhone will be compatible with iOS 17. If you'd like to try out the iOS 17 beta, the public beta will be available in July. Also, check out our list of best iPhones to discover if there's a newer model that might work for you.
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iPhones that are compatible with iOS 17
If you've got one of these iPhones, you'll have access to iOS 17 when it's available this year, Apple said.
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone SE (second generation and later)
iPhone 14 (including Plus)
iPhone 14 Pro
What if your iPhone isn't on the compatibility list?
If your iPhone isn't listed above, it won't support iOS 17 and you won't get a notification to download the newest software. For instance, if you have an iPhone X or older, the latest software you'll ever be able to use on that phone is iOS 16.
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