The iOS 17 Update Will Not Support iPhone 8 and X

Jakarta – If you have an iPhone 8 or iPhone X or even something older and are excited about the new feature in iOS 17, you might want to consider an upgrade in a short time. 

When the update is released later this year (likely in September), it will drop support for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X that are currently supported by iOS 16.

The decision not to support the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with iOS 17 is most likely because those models are no longer powerful enough to run the latest software.

The iOS 17 update will include several new features that require more processing power than these older devices were designed for.

Owners of such phones will not be able to get the latest software updates or features.These models will also miss out on all new security updates making them more vulnerable to threats like malware and viruses.

While your phone may be working fine, users should be aware of the security risks associated with using older devices.

The new iOS 17 is expected to be released in mid-September 2023. Typically, the Cupertino-based tech giant will release its latest software update alongside the latest iPhone series.

Apple has not officially announced the release date of iOS 17, but it will most likely accompany the new iPhone 15 lineup.

If you're worried about the security of your iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, now is the time to consider upgrading your smartphone to a newer model.

Here's a list of devices that will support the iOS 17 update.

iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone SE (second generation or later).