Confirm the iPhone model and model number before comparing eligibility. Similar-looking generations can have different status.
Identify the phone
Confirm the iPhone model and model number before comparing eligibility. Similar-looking generations can have different status.
Check the installed version
Open Settings, General, then About. Use Software Update to see whether Apple offers a newer release for that phone.
Read the release record
Apple lists security releases and affected products. The compatible-device list controls whether a release applies to the exact phone.
Worked examples from the catalog
Use the model identifier and jurisdiction together; a marketed name alone is not enough. These records show how the method is applied to real evidence.
How this guide was produced
DevLifeCheck separates manufacturer commitments, regulator notices and editorial interpretation. The editor checks the linked primary sources, records the applicable model and region, and avoids turning a missing date into an estimate.
Primary sources
Related guidance
Device support and safety information can change. Recheck the linked manufacturer and regulator evidence before making a purchase or safety decision.