Tables showing the first and maximum iOS versions for each iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS Ref. iOS version by device. 16: iPhone 14 / 14 Plus: iPhone SE (gen 3 According to reports, neither the iPhone 6s nor the iPhone 6s Plus – or the original iPhone SE – will be getting iOS 16. Pin Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus got a release date on September 25, 2015. This makes them almost 7 years old and that is practically ancient in phone years. The iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE are now Tap Software Update. Next, you should see the Software Update option – tap this and your phone will immediately start looking for an available update. if there’s available it’ll appear. When 3. Tap on Software Update. 4. Go to Upgrade to iOS 16. 5. Tap on Download and install. There you have it. You'll be prompted to input your passcode and agree to "Terms and Conditions." After that "how to update ios 16 in iphone 7"-----For future reference Updating an iPhone: A. What to Update: Update Installed Apps along with the iOS. B. Determining if an iOS Update will Install: How to do so I. Verify Compatibility: Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. It is not possible. If it is an iPhone 7Plus you can update to iOS 15.8, see -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16. iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK) and: iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK) Considering a newer type of iPhone? Here's what you can expect from the next major iPhone software update. iOS 16: Features Here's a list of devices that are expected to support iOS 16: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus ; iPhone 8 and 8 Plus In other words, those of you with an iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, as well as the first-generation iPhone SE will be stuck on iOS 15 for the lifetime of your device. vCEuwt.