The iPhone 4 is the latest Apple handset to fall by the wayside: the four year old handset won’t be getting Apple’s iOS 8 operating system upgrade, which will be arriving later this year.
According to Apple, the oldest iPhone model to get iOS 8 will be the iPhone 4s (the oldest iPad will be the iPad 2).
How do I know what iOS I have on my iPhone 4?
iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) – How to find the version of iOS used on a device
- Locate and open the Settings app. (+)
- Tap General. (+)
- Tap About. (+)
- Note the current iOS version is listed by Version. (+)
Can you get iOS 10 on a iPhone 4?
Update 2: According to Apple’s official press release, the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini, and fifth-generation iPod Touch will not run iOS 10. iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, and SE. iPad 4, iPad Air, and iPad Air 2.
What is the highest iOS for iPhone 4?
iPhone
| Device | Released | Max iOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 4 | 2010 | 7 |
| iPhone 3GS | 2009 | 6 |
| iPhone 3G | 2008 | 4 |
| iPhone (gen 1) | 2007 | 3 |
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Is the iPhone 4 still usable?
Hi Punchy71, In a nutshell the iPhone 4 is still usable, however is it worth having? IMO my answer is no, which is based on security. The iPhone 4 can only run (or be updated) to iOS 9.3.5 leaving the phone vulnerable which is a critical concern at the current time with anything technology.
How do I find the OS version on my iPhone?
Answer: You can quickly determine which version of iOS is running on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by launching the Settings apps. Once open, navigate to General > About and then look for Version. The number next to version will indicate which type of iOS you are using.
Where do I find iOS version on iPhone?
On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To find the iOS version installed on your device, go to Settings > General > About.
Does iPhone 4 have iOS 8?
The iPhone 4 is the latest Apple handset to fall by the wayside: the four year old handset won’t be getting Apple’s iOS 8 operating system upgrade, which will be arriving later this year. According to Apple, the oldest iPhone model to get iOS 8 will be the iPhone 4s (the oldest iPad will be the iPad 2).
How can I update my iPhone 4 to iOS 12?
The easiest way to get iOS 12 is to install it right on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch you want to update.
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- A notification about iOS 12 should appear and you can tap Download and Install.
How can I update my iPhone 4 to iOS 10?
To update to iOS 10.3 through iTunes, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC or Mac. Now connect your device to your computer and iTunes should open automatically. With iTunes open, select your device then click ‘Summary’ then ‘Check for Update’. The iOS 10 update should appear.
Can iPhone 4s run iOS 11?
The company did not make a version of the new iOS, dubbed iOS 11, for the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, or fourth-generation iPad. Instead, those devices will be stuck with iOS 10, which Apple released last year. Newer devices will be able to run the new operating system.
Can iPhone 4s get iOS 9?
Is this answer still relevant and up to date? All iOS updates from Apple are free. Simply plug your 4S into your computer running iTunes, run a backup, and then initiate a software update. But be warned – the 4S is the oldest iPhone still supported on iOS 9, so performance may not meet your expectations.
Is Apple iPhone 4s still supported?
On June 13, 2016, Apple announced that the iPhone 4S will not support iOS 10 due to hardware limitations. iOS 8 is available as an over-the-air update on iOS 6, allowing users to update their devices to iOS 8.4.1. As of January 2019, this is still supported.
Does iPhone 4 have Siri?
Apple releases an iOS 5.0.1 update that leaves RAM disks unencrypted, allowing those with technical chops to get Siri running on their iPhone 4s. If you own an iPhone 4 and really want Siri on it, a new update has paved the way for you to get your wish.
How much is a iPhone 4 worth?
Here’s How Much Your iPhone 4 Is Worth
| eBay Instant Sale | Amazon Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|
| 16GB AT&T | $200 | $195.50 |
| 16GB Verizon | $190 | $195.50 |
| 8GB AT&T | $190 | $195 |
| 8GB Verizon | $170 | $200 |
Is the iPhone 4 obsolete?
Devices classified as obsolete are more than 7 years old. (Apple first released the iPhone 4 in 2010—so it’s getting up there in electronic dog years. The CDMA models of the iPhone 4, released in early 2011, were put on the vintage list last month.)
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