If you own an iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE 2016, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad 5, iPad Pro 9.7 and 12.9 inches (2015), this is bad news for you. Kindly read!
The iOS 16 seems to have ended support for the listed iPhone versions above when it comes to upgrading to the latest version. This means that iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, or the iPhone SE 2016 (first-generation iPhones) owners will have to upgrade to newer devices that are compatible with iOS 16.
According to iPhonesoft.fr, up to 8 iPhone and iPad devices will not be compatible with iOS 16.
List of iOS 16 Not Compatible devices
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE 2016
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air 2
- iPad 5
- iPad Pro 9.7 and 12.9 inches (2015)
If you own any of the above iPhone or iPad models, it’s high time you upgrade to the latest models. Remember, the first generation iPhone SE was released by Apple way back in 2016. This means that the iPhone model will be over 6 years by the fall of 2022 when the iOS 16 will be released.
Definitely, it’s that time you think of upgrading if you want to continue enjoying everything as supported including apps, games, etc.
List of iOS 16 Supported iPhones and iPads
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 2020
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPad Pro 2022
- iPad Pro 2021
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2016+)
- iPad Pro 10.5 inch (2016+)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2018+)
- iPad Air 3
- iPad Air 4
- iPad Air 5 (2022)
- iPad 6
- iPad 7
- iPad 8
- iPad 9
- iPad mini 5
- iPad mini 6
And if you own any from the supported list above, you don’t have to worry. Your device is fully compatible with iOS 16. For MTN Lumos solar power users, you are able to charge your devices and stay connected all time for free.
