A Comprehensive Guide on Checking iOS 17 Compatibility with Your Apple Devices
Introduction:
As Apple incorporated continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, iPhone operating system updates become a highly anticipated event for Apple device users. With the current major release, Apple iPhone operating system seventeen 17, now available for download, it is essential to understand how to assess compatibility with your Apple devices. In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps to check for Apple iPhone operating system seventeen 17 compatibility and ensure a seamless transition when Apple when you install this latest operating system.
Understand Device Compatibility:
Before diving into compatibility checks, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with Apple's list of supported iPhone devices. Apple typically drops support for older devices with each major iPhone operating system update, prioritizing performance and new functionalities. You can visit the official Apple website and search for the list of devices supported by iPhone operating system version seventeen 17 to ensure your device qualifies.Review Minimum System Requirements:
While understanding the list of supported devices generally provides an overview, it is equally important to review the minimum system requirements for Apple iPhone operating system version seventeen 17. Apple often imposes specific requirements to run the latest iPhone operating system version efficiently. These may include device specifications such as the amount of random access memory, processor speed, storage capacity, and other hardware considerations.
You can compare your Apple device's specifications with the published requirements to confirm compatibility.
Enable Automatic Software Updates:
Apple frequently releases compatibility updates in the months leading up to a significant iPhone operating system version release. By enabling automatic software updates on your Apple device, you ensure that you receive these compatibility updates promptly. To enable automatic updates, go to "Settings".
Then choose "General". Now you can select "Software Update". Finally, choose "Customize Automatic Updates", and then toggle on 'Download iOS/iPadOS updates' and 'Install iOS/iPadOS updates'.
Check Beta Programs:
If you are an early adopter or are excited to get a glimpse of the Apple iPhone operating system version seventeen 17 before its official release, consider participating in Apple's beta testing programs. Apple often rolls out beta versions of upcoming iPhone operating system updates to collect user feedback and bug reports. Keep in mind that beta operating system software versions may have compatibility issues and could be unstable.
Remember to backup your device before installing any beta software.
Consult Apple Support Communities:
Apple Support Communities, such as forums and discussion boards, can be a treasure trove of information. If you are unsure about your Apple iPhone device's compatibility, many Apple users and experts share their experiences and knowledge in these communities. By searching and engaging with the relevant threads, you may find answers to specific device compatibility questions, potential workarounds, or insights from fellow Apple users in similar situations.
Use the Apple Support Application:
The Apple support application is an incredibly handy resource for all things Apple. Available on the Apple Application Store, this application allows you to browse helpful articles, troubleshoot issues, and even chat with Apple Support representatives directly. If you are grappling with Apple iPhone operating system version seventeen 17 compatibility doubts for your specific device, the Apple support application has a wealth of information at your fingertips.
Apple iPhone operating system version seventeen 17 is compatible with these devices.
* iPhone 15
* iPhone 15 Plus
* iPhone 15 Professional
* iPhone 15 Professional Maximum
* iPhone 14
* iPhone 14 Plus
* iPhone 14 Professional
* iPhone 14 Professional Maximum
* iPhone 13
* iPhone 13 Miniature
* iPhone 13 Professional
* iPhone 13 Professional Maximum
* iPhone 12
* iPhone 12 Miniature
* iPhone 12 Professional
* iPhone 12 Professional Maximum
* iPhone 11
* iPhone 11 Professional
* iPhone 11 Professional Maximum
* iPhone XS
* iPhone XS Maximum
* iPhone XR
* Second Generation or Newer
In Conclusion:
Checking the Apple iPhone operating system version seventeen 17 compatibility information is essential to ensure a smooth transition to Apple's newest operating system without any unexpected hiccups. By reviewing device compatibility, researching minimum system requirements, enabling automatic software updates, participating in beta programs if you desire, consulting Apple support communities, and utilizing the Apple support application, you can confidently navigate the intricacies of iPhone operating system seventeen 17 compatibility for your Apple device. You can stay up-to-date and savor the exciting features and enhancements that Apple iPhone operating system 17 has to offer!
How to Check Apple iOS 17 Compatibility Video Transcript
This is Aaron with anetcomputers.com with another
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video for you today how to check for iOS
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17 compatibility so iPhone operating
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system 17. has been released and so
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you're wondering how can you check if
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your Apple iPhone is compatible or not
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you can browse to this official Apple
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webpage
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apple.com iOS slash
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ios-17 uniform resource locator on
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screen highlighted
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iOS actually stands for iPhone operating
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system
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now on this page if you scroll down
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towards the bottom you will see this
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section where it lists which devices are
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compatible iPhone operating system 17 is
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compatible with these Apple iPhone
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models the iPhone 15 the iPhone 15 plus
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the iPhone 15 professional the iPhone 15
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professional maximum the iPhone 14 the
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iPhone 14 plus the iPhone 14
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professional the iPhone 14 professional
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maximum or Max whatever
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the Apple iPhone 13 the Apple iPhone 13
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mini the Apple iPhone 13 professional
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the Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max the
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Apple iPhone 12 the Apple iPhone 12 mini
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the Apple iPhone 12 professional the
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Apple iPhone 12 Professional Max the
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Apple iPhone 11
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the Apple iPhone 11 professional the
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Apple iPhone 11 Professional Max the
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Apple iPhone XS the Apple iPhone XS
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maximum
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or Max and then the Apple iPhone XR the
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Apple iPhone SC SC stands for special
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edition
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and the second generation or later so
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there's a caveat with that last one the
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Apple iPhone special edition is second
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generation or newer
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also known as later I don't like when
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they use the word later
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just newer
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I think to me newer makes more logical
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sense anyways
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so that's all you'd have to do is just
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browse to this website and check their
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compatibility list another way is to
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find out what
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you do not know the exact model of your
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Apple iPhone you can find out by this
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page support.apple.com uniform resource
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locator on screen highlighted you can
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type that into the address bar if you're
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web browser
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what you will do is on your Apple iPhone
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you would browse to settings then you're
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going to select General and then you're
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going to choose about and you should see
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this
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screen right here it'll tell you the
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software version which would be the
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operating system version but it will
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also tell you the model name
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as you can see in this example
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a Apple iPhone 12 professional is
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stipulated I don't know if I can make
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this larger or not yeah
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okay so look for the model name if you
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do not know what Apple iPhone model you
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have again
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it must be on this list so your Apple
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iPhone must be an a Apple iPhone 15 all
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the way back to the
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Apple iPhone special edition second
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generation or newer if it's not on this
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list it will not install
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all right so that's the second way
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I guess the third way if for some reason
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I'm not sure a third way would just be
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to wait for the update
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10 years from now if it doesn't show up
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you know you know what I'm saying
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chances are your phone is not compatible
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okay
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now the rest of this is over time
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since I told you how to check for Apple
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iPhone 17 compatibility now that's with
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the Apple iPhone operating system
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the Apple iPad has it it's it's
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predicated upon Apple iPhone operating
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system but now it's called the
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Apple iPad operating system
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and that would be that might be a
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separate video and I'm not going to
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cover that in this video but I will show
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you how to upgrade so once you
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verify whether it's on your on the
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compatibility list or what you just
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already know that or you went and
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checked on your phone because you didn't
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know exactly what Apple iPhone you have
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in your hands
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then what you want to do is go ahead and
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you can install it now it is highly
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suggested that you back up your computer
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but these are the instructions
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on how to actually update the Apple
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iPhone operating system another word
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would be upgrade or install those are
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pretty much
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synonyms at this point but I and I am
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not responsible for your data I am not
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I'm warning you now if if you have
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important data I'll just lecture you as
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a computer technician with real world
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experience when it comes to operating
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system upgrades doesn't matter if it's a
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computer with Microsoft Windows or Apple
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Macintosh or Linux operating system or a
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tablet or a notebook or a dumb device I
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mean a smartphone
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when in doubt always back up your data
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you just never know when a quagmire
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might surface so
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you might want to back up your data you
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know what I'm saying on your iPhone
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okay I'm not going to go over on how to
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up you know back up your data there is a
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separate Apple support article do they
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mention it here update
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no they don't actually do they have a
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link here I'm not going to go over that
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but that is that could be a separate
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video actually
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so
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now these instructions let's see if it
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Let me refresh really quickly
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because I'm at the date yeah that's fine
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okay
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I'm gonna go ahead with these
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instructions
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update the iOS on iPhone all right you
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can do it automatically what you will do
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is go a if they're not already turned on
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if you have automatic updates disabled
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what you can do is you can go to
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settings and then you're going to select
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General and then you want to choose
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software update and then you want to
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select automatic updates
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and then you're going to turn on it may
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be a toggle you if it is a toggle
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you would turn on that toggle download
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iPhone operating system updates
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and install iPhone operating system
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updates
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then when
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Apple iPhone operating system number 17
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version 17 is available
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it should download and install this says
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overnight
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I'm not they they may well I know
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they're I don't want to get into that
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but
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oh just quickly the whenever these new
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Apple iPhone operating systems are
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disseminated
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they are controlled meaning not
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everybody gets access because that might
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just flood their their servers but as a
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standard this
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instruction claims that it will then
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download it and update it overnight
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while charging okay
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so I'm not sure if it actually does that
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or not
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and then connect it to wireless to Wi-Fi
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now they claim that you are notified
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before an update is installed so it
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should download if it's available and
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then later on it should notify you that
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an update
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well you're you're choosing it to
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automatically update and then it will
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notify before an update is is installed
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so it should prompt you and ask you do
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you want to install Apple iPhone
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operating system 17. that way you have a
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choice
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now here's a way to manually update your
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Apple iPhone to Apple operating system
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well excuse me Apple iPhone operating
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system 17.
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and they should claim at any time you
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can you can perform a manual update
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upgrade install
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synonyms to me you would browse to the
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settings and then you're going to choose
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General then you can select software
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update
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and it should tell you what the
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currently installed version of Apple
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iPhone operating system
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and then it should tell you if an update
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is available
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now that's the manual way
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that's if you do not have automatic
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updates enabled you do not want to turn
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on automatic updates and you just want
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to check for it yourself now you can use
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a computer
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you would connect your Apple iPhone
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one of these compatible models from the
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Apple iPhone 15 all the way down to the
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the Apple iPhone's second edition second
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generation or newer
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okay just give me a second here okay
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okay that's my timer I'm beyond the
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eight minute Mark actually this is
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double over time
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okay depends on what Apple Macintosh
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operating system you have if you have
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10.15 or newer you would use finder and
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then you would select your Apple iPhone
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and then you would choose General at the
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top of that window now if you have an
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Apple Macintosh with Apple Macintosh
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operating system 10.14 or earlier or
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older or in Microsoft Windows personal
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computer yes you can did you know that
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you can actually upgrade your Apple
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iPhone operating system on an iPhone
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with a Windows based personal computer
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you could also backup your data but
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that's a whole other subject what you
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would do is on a Microsoft Windows
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computer you would open up Apple iTunes
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you would then click the iPhone icon
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button whatever it's at the top and then
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you would choose summary
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then you would select check for update
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and then if there is a Apple iPhone 17
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operating system update you would then
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choose update
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okay so I gave you quite a bit of
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information I'll just give you one more
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tip you may be behind on you know I
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don't blame you but my point is is that
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if you're behind maybe you're wanting to
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upgrade to update to install Apple
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iPhone operating system 17 but you're
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actually on Apple iPhone operating
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system 15.
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or older you might be able to
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directly you may or may not have to
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but I'll give you an additional tip this
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may or may not be a gold tip
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when it comes to Apple Macintosh
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operating system I notice a problem
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where sometimes you cannot directly
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upgrade from one apple
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operating system version to another
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let's say you're on 10.13 and you want
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to upgrade to 10.17 as an example you
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can't do it directly what you would do
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then you would upgrade one at a time
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you'd go you would upgrade from 10 to 13
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to 10.14 then once you're done with
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10.14 you would follow the same steps
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and go upgrade from 10.14 to 10.15. so
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I'm going to give you this tip with this
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Apple iPhone operating system 17. if
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you're on if you are still using an
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older Apple iPhone operating system that
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is not 10.16 10.16 was its predecessor
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you may have a problem it may not let
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you or you won't see the update even
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even if your Apple iPhone is on this
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compatibility list
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you will not be able to the update won't
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show up and you're perplexed and you
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don't know what to do or you may be too
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many behind maybe you're two or three
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Apple iPhone operating systems behind
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you're on 10.13 or 14 and you want to
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get up to 10.17 and it just won't let
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you the update never shows up even if
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you turn on automatic updates here's a
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tip what you can do then depending on
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which one you're you're using let's say
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you're on 10.14.
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you can follow these instructions that
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are specific for 10.14 and then what you
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would do is upgrade from Apple iPhone
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operator system 10.14 to Apple iPhone
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operating system 10.15 and then when
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that is successful then you would go
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ahead and upgrade update install Apple
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iPhone operating system 10.16
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and then just repeat the process until
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you get finally get to Apple iPhone
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operating system 10.17 but remember
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caveat mtor I'm giving you a warning I
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am not responsible for your data
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whenever it comes to any kind of an
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update I don't care what the operating
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system is I don't care what the device
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is I just don't care
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you with my Decades of experience you
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may want to back up your data your back
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up your important data because you just
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never know when a quagmire is on the
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horizon
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so that is my video pertaining to how to
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check for how to check for Apple iPhone
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operating system 17 compatibility
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Remember the list
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right there you could pause the video
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bam those are the ones that are that at
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the time of this video creation are
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compatible
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