IOS 17: Here is the list of compatible iPhones, three models have left the ship

Here is the full list of iPhones that can take advantage of the new version of the Apple operating system, iOS 17:

iOS 17: iPhone models compatible with the new version

Will your iPhone receive the future operating system update, iOS 17 ?

Appoline Reisacher / published on June 6, 2023 at 10:35 am

Apple held its annual conference WWDC 2023 yesterday to present its new products. And we were not disappointed … On the program: vision pro, its new mixed reality headset that surpasses all expectations, new macs and a macOS sonoma update, and, of course, the presentation of iOS 17 on iphone !

On the other hand, the new OS update, scheduled for next fall, will not be available for all iPhone: we take stock of compatible models !

3 iPhone models incompatible with iOS 17

Rumors were therefore true. Unfortunately, iPhone models released between 2015 and 2017 will not be able to take advantage of the new iOS 17 update. It is :

• The iPhone 8,
• The iPhone 8 Plus,
• The iPhone X.

The main reason: these iPhone are equipped with an A11 Bionic chip, which is no longer powerful enough to support the features offered by iOS 17.

The list of iPhone compatible with iOS 17

Here is the full list of iPhones that can take advantage of the new version of the Apple operating system, iOS 17:

• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max,
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max,
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max,
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max,
• iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max,
• iPhone XR,
• iPhone SE (from the 2nd generation).

You want to have an overview of iOS 17 before its official release in the fall ? If you are a developer, you can now download the beta available on the Apple website for developers. The first version of the public beta (open to all) will be available in July. You can already register for the program via the dedicated site.

iOS 17: Here is the list of compatible iPhones, three models have left the ship

Presented at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, iOS 17 arrives just after the release of the iPhone 15. The opportunity to list all the iPhone who will be entitled to it this fall at the time of its deployment in a stable version.

As usual, Apple presented during its WWDC 2023 the next version of iOS – iOS 17 in this case. If the conference then focused on the Apple Vision Pro, the big star of the event, from the apple brand has presented its new iPhone, the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 pro and 15 pro max. The latter will of course benefit from iOS 17, alongside a string of old models.

iOS 17 does its show

Obviously, the next version of iOS – iOS 17 in this case – has also been at the heart of attention. Multiple new features have been announced, contacts postal to the smarter answering machine by passing the newspaper application or the stand by mode, to name a few.

Nevertheless, all iPhone will not be able to take advantage of this major update, as we learn from the official company page. Rest assured: Apple’s strength lies in its ability to guarantee excellent software longevity to these devices. Many generations of iPhone will taste iOS 17.

What iPhone compatible with iOS 17 ?

This version will thus be invited to all iPhone released from the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, as well as the iPhone SE of second (2020) and third generation (2022). This means that iPhone sold 5 years ago are still updated today, in 2023. On Android, no one equates Apple on this plan – Samsung, Oppo or OnePlus are limited to 4 years on certain models.

Below, here is the list of all iPhone compatible with iOS 17:

• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 pro
• iPhone 15 pro max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone xs max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

As you can see, three iPhone models have left this list compared to last year: these are iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, all marketed in 2017.

Apple Developer Program members already have access to the beta version of iOS 17. A public beta version will then be available next month on Beta.Apple.com, before the whole update was deployed to the general public this fall.

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IPhone models compatible with iOS 17

This guide helps you take charge of the iPhone and discover the great things that it can do with iOS 17, which is compatible with the following models:

Your iPhone features and apps can vary depending on the model, the region, the language and the operator. To discover the features supported in your region, consult the website availability of iOS and iPados features for France or Canada.

Noticed : Applications and services that send or receive data on a cellular network, or respond to incoming calls, may induce additional costs. Contact your operator to obtain information on your service plan and your costs.

Identify the iPhone and iOS version model

Access Settings> General> Information. Consult the section Obtain information on your iPhone.

To determine what is the model of your iPhone from its physical details, consult the article Identification of your iPhone model from Apple Assistance.

Get iOS updates

To install the latest version of the iOS software compatible with your iPhone model, go to settings> general> software update. Consult the IOS Update section on the iPhone.