Not all iPhones Support iOS 17

Hand holding iPhone with home screen showing
Bagus Hernawan

Unfortunately, Apple has once again cut off a couple of older iPhone models in this year’s release. iOS 17 is available only for iPhones released in 2018 or later, which means the iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR and newer, including the second and third-generation iPhone SE models. So, those of us who have an iPhone X or iPhone 8 are out of luck, sadly.

However, as long as you have one of these iPhones, you can install iOS 17 right away.

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

Naturally, the new iPhone 15 models also support iOS 17; however, they come with it pre-installed and ready to go.

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