Apple Is Ending Support for These iPhones This Fall. Will Yours Work With iOS 17?

26th Jun 2023 | Source: CNET

iOS 17 is expected to come in September with the launch of the iPhone 15.

Apple's latest software update, iOS 17, is coming this fall, and it's bringing several new exciting features. 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 -- some older iPhone models are getting left behind, including the iPhone X from 2017.

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.

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.