How do I update my iPhone 5 from 10.3.4 to 14.5 If it says my iPhone is up to date

[nancy wimpey]

I can't install any apps because it says I have to update to 14.5 to use app but it won't let me

 

[SwitchBeach]

You can't.

That latest iOS version that is compatible with that device.

You need a newer device to use iOS 14.5.

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/supported-models-iphe3fa5df43/14.0/ios/14.0

 

[Annie_M]

I agree with @SwiftBeach. Unfortunately, your iPhone is too old to update t iOS 14.5.

 

[Up_And_Away]

As others have aptly said, your iPhone model/age puts it beyond new OS support. And I believe your model is also outside the window of receiving security patches (though I’m not 100% certain). IPhones beyond OS support but still receive security updates can continue to be used. Whether apps/features continue to work will be on a case by case basis though compatibility will get worse as months go on. However, if your iPhone is also beyond seeing security patch versions, I urge you to get a new iPhone. Once security vulnerabilities are no longer patched, it is imho too much of a security risk to be connecting the iphone to the internet.

 

[Wotchered]

Your iPhone 5 is technically obsolete, although It will still do some things, it won’t update iOS any more. Keep the phone with some charge on board, In an emergency it’ll do as a comms device.

 

[scruffypig]

If there is an older version of the app on the App Store that will work on your older iPhone. I believe the App Store will give you a pop up that lets you download the older version of the app. The older app needs to be made available by the app developer, though.

 

[Honey Beagle]

True, I can not update my original iPad cause of the same reason. No biggie on this the older devices still work perfectly.

 

[kataran]

I can't install any apps because it says I have to update to 14.5 to use app but it won't let me

WoW my first iPhone in silver was the i5

Loved that device