Does iPhone 6 still work in 2022?

But all these goodies will only be available to people with the iPhone 8 and later models. This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices. 

To be clear, if you have an older device, it and all your apps should continue to work for now even without the update with all the shiny new features. But since you won't be getting new iOS updates, that could leave your device vulnerable to hacks and malware because software updates also often include patches for bugs. Apple may continue to offer some security updates to these older devices, as it's done with iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 devices. But even if it does, it's likely the updates will only include critical vulnerabilities, which could still leave devices open to attack. To keep up with potential vulnerabilities and to see what, if any, security updates will be available to you, be sure to keep your eye on Apple Security updates. 

The tech titan warned that Apple is about to update its “vintage products” list — which all iPhone owners need to know about.

Several iPhone models have already been declared “vintage” and “obsolete.”

But MacRumors claims to have seen an internal Apple memo warning that the iPhone 6 Plus is joining the list on Dec. 31.

Apple sold tens of millions of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models after their launch in 2015.

The iPhone 6 is reportedly “safe until 2023,” but the iPhone 6 Plus isn’t so lucky.

This popular iPhone model won’t stop working overnight — but that’s not the real danger.

There are two key problems you’ll face as an owner.

Once an iPhone shifts into the “Vintage” list, it suddenly becomes significantly harder to get spare parts and repairs for that model.

So if something goes wrong with the device, you become limited in terms of fixing it.

This “Vintage” period lasts for two years, after which Apple declares it “Obsolete.”

And then once it shifts into obsolescence, Apple truly cuts the handset off.

“Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products,” the iPhone maker warns.

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The iPhone 6 Plus — and iPhone 6 — are now too old to receive the latest iOS updates.

Apple’s iOS 15 can only be installed on the iPhone 6S or later.

So it should come as no surprise that millions of these older models are being phased out.

In fact, Apple cut off support for the iPhone 6 two years ago with the release of iOS 13.

This is a big problem for owners, and not just because you miss out on new features.

You’ll also be overlooked for key security updates, which puts you at greater risk of being hacked.

In any case, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are starting to sound a little ancient.

Both smartphones started with a lowly 16GB of storage, which is very poor by 2021’s standards.

The new iPhone 13 boasts a far more generous 128GB of storage by default.

Apple hasn’t formally confirmed that the iPhone 6 Plus will soon become vintage.

But the phone no longer receives software support, and isn’t available to buy new or refurbished from Apple, so you should probably consider upgrading if you still use one.

Currently, the 5G iPhones available are the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, plus the iPhone SE (2022). All other iPhones are not compatible with 5G.

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Your iPhone gives you the ability to pick and choose which cellular networks your iPhone can connect to. Head to Settings -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options -> Voice & Data. Make sure that LTE is selected. If you have a 5G iPhone, you can also select 5G here.

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