People look forward to a few things constantly around the world every year, such as Christmas, Valentines' Day, and the new iOS system. However, it's more often a letdown finding out that the iOS you've been looking forward to so excitedly isn't supported by your device. This leads to major disappointments, which, to be honest, can be avoided completely.
At this point, you must be asking, how do I save myself from the letdown and be mentally prepared for an update or not? Well, by reading through this article as I scour the internet for you guys, preparing a list of all the supported devices eligible for the upcoming iOS 17 update. So let's get into it!
Although the newer iOS 17 is said to be compatible with most Apple devices, you need to pay attention to the fine print as well. It is clearly stated that for the iOS 17 to work, the device needs to have the A12 Bionic chip or newer, meaning that any device introduced before 2017 will not be compatible. This also includes the fan favorites, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.
Here is a list of devices that are supported by iOS 17.
As stated earlier, any device that doesn't run an A12 Bionic chip or newer will not be getting an iOS 17 update. These devices include:
Some users wondered, will iPhone 7 get iOS 17? will iPhone 8 get iOS 17? Or will iPhone X get iOS 17? Now here comes the answer: they all are not supported by the latest iOS 17.
Fortunately, people who own an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR can be at peace as of right now as they were released a year later than the original iPhone X.
Additionally, all devices that have been lucky enough to be released after 2017 will receive the update, while the devices before will not be so fortunate.
Apple is known to drop support for certain devices after a few years, like how iPhone 7 lost support for the iOS 15 because it has been 5 years since its release. Five years seems to be the cut-off time for most devices, and it's not only to maximize profits as there can be quite a few reasons for it.
Although speculations, here are a few reasons we can accredit to the dropped support for old devices.
As announced in the WWDC 2023, iOS 17 is said to be coming out this year. However, we still haven't received an actual date for the release of the new operating system. But to find out a speculated date of the release, we have to look at some of the past trends and have a good idea of when we can expect the drop.
Looking back, here are the release dates for the past few patches.
So it is pretty safe to assume that the iOS 17 update will be coming out around mid-September in 2023. And the past few releases over almost a decade or two are a testament to these claims.
Prior to the official release in the fall, a series of beta versions of iOS 17 will be made available to testers, starting with the initial developer beta on the first day of WWDC 2023. The iOS 17 developer beta was launched on June 5, the same time as the keynote event.
Previously, access to Apple's developer betas required membership in Apple's Developer Program, which costs around $99 per year. However, in 2023, Apple modified this requirement to include individuals with free developer accounts, which previously only granted access to Xcode and the Developer forums.
As a result, you no longer need to be a paid member of Apple's developer program to obtain the developer beta. If you wish to try out the developer beta, you only need to register as a developer.
Nonetheless, it is essential to note that developer betas are specifically intended for developers and not meant for general users. For everyone else interested, the Public Beta became available starting July 12, 2023.
Well, that's a wrap. Aren't you excited to try out iOS 17? If your phone supports the new update, then you're good to go. If it doesn't, you might want to consider getting a new one or running it on the same iOS it previously functioned on.
Whatever your choice may be, make sure it meets your needs, and you have a device that runs exactly how you want it. If you're anything like me, you might keep a jailbreak tool handy if you don't like the new update and want to go back to the one you were comfortable with. Goodluck!
Mako is a technical writer with a passion for all things tech. Whether you're wondering about how to fix your iPhone or Android device or trying to get something to work in your settings, Mako is your go-to for professional help. He loves writing, testing solutions, and most of all, making sure his research is factually accurate.
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