Apple unveiled the latest iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 16, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022). It seems like a step in the right direction, bringing further improvements to SharePlay, a customizable lock screen, revamped native apps, and much more to iPhone users. Thanks to the laundry list of cool features, many of you might be eager to install and test out iOS 16 on your iPhones. But before you do that, you would be wondering whether your iPhone supports iOS 16 or not, especially those with older models. To put an end to the confusion, we have compiled a complete list of iOS 16 supported devices.
iOS 16 Compatible iPhone Models (2022)
In what would come as a shock to many users, Apple has removed not just the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and the original iPhone SE (2016) but also the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus from the list of iOS 16 compatible devices. It had been widely reported that iPhone 7 series would be able to run iOS 16, but that isn’t the case officially. Check out the complete list of iOS 16 supported devices right here:
Will My iPhone Get the iOS 16 Update?
- iPhone 14 series (out of the box)
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 3 (2022)
- iPhone SE 2 (2020)
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7iPhone 7 Plus
Currently, Apple has just released the iOS 16 developer beta for testing, while the public beta is likely to arrive in early July. After rigorous beta testing, Apple will roll out iOS 16 publicly this fall – most probably in the second week of September.
Should I Install iOS 16 Beta on My iPhone?
Now, you most probably be wondering whether or not you should install the iOS 16 beta on your supported device. While it’s cool to be in the hot seat and try the new features before a majority of the users, you should proceed with caution. Moreover, you should keep in mind the developer builds can be chock full of bugs and issues that may get annoying over time.
Sometimes the installation of beta builds could also lead to unexpected failure and crashes, leading to data loss. To secure your data, back up your iPhone via iCloud or iTunes/Finder, whichever is convenient for you, prior to installation. With a recent backup at your disposal, you will no longer have to worry about unexpected data loss. Furthermore, if you ever decide to downgrade from iOS 16 to iOS 15 due to certain issues, you can do so without losing any important data.
Another thing you should do without fail is to install the iOS 16 beta on a secondary iPhone. Yeah, we suggest you avoid putting your daily driver at risk. Things like random rebooting, battery drain, and app crashing might impact your day-to-day usage. Thus, find a secondary iPhone (if available) to test the iOS 16 developer beta.
If you have a registered Apple developer account, you can download and install the iOS 16 beta to explore all the cool features with ease. But what if you do not have a developer account, can you get the iOS 16 beta? Yes, you can! There is a reliable workaround through which you can download and install iOS 16 on your iPhone even if you do not have a developer account.
Is iOS 16 Supported by Your Device?
There you go! Now that we have sorted out all the queries, it’s time to install the iOS 16 developer beta for testing and discovering cool new hidden features. iOS 16 should not disappoint you, as it comes with some of the most requested user features and customization options. If you find any hidden features, be sure to share them with us in the commenters section. And yes, you can count on us to keep you updated with nifty new tricks in the latest iteration of iOS.
Abubakar Mohammed
