Can iOS 8 be installed on the iPhone 4?

If you have an iPhone 4 and are very interested in enjoying the latest version of the smartphone's operating system , iOS 8, you should know that you can not do it. Thus, the oldest iPhone model that accepts this update of the operating system is iPhone 4s. Even so, it is not highly recommended that you install it, as many users have indicated that the operation of your iPhone 4s has slowed to a large extent when installing the update. In .com we answer the question of whether you can install iOS8 on the iPhone 4.

Steps to follow:

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As we say, you can not install iOS8 on the iPhone 4, so if you want to enjoy all the news, you'll have to think about renewing your phone. If you worry about the expense involved, think about the possibility of selling your iPhone and thus you will get some money for the new smartphone.

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The oldest iPhone model that accepts the latest iOS update is the iPhone 4s. However, although there is the possibility of downloading it, it is not convenient if you want to keep a mobile phone that works with agility and that responds quickly to your demands, without crashes.

These are the iPhone models that accept iOS 8:

  • Iphone 4s.
  • iPhone 5.
  • Iphone 5s.
  • Iphone 5c.
  • Iphone 6.
  • iPhone 6 Plus.

3

So, the usual, and many users have confirmed in this case in particular, is that when an old iPhone model downloads the latest version of the operating system, designed for the newest model -the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus today- its operation is not so optimal and starts to go more slowly.

4

Whether for purely technical reasons or for marketing and commercial reasons, the truth is that this is true and even on an iPhone 5, iOS 8 does not work perfectly and you notice a slight drop in performance.

5

In any case, if you want to update to the latest version of iOS that accepts your iPhone model, what you have to do is go to "Settings", then to "General" and then to "Software Update". If there is a new version that goes with your phone, it will be indicated to you; If, on the other hand, this does not happen, a message will appear indicating that the software is updated. You can see all the steps in our article: How to install iOS 8 on my iPhone.

6

In the event that you update and you see an error, we recommend that you visit this page of Apple in which they explain the meaning of the codes of failures of their systems: //support.apple.com/kb/TS3694?viewlocale= es_ES.

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And you know, you can not install iOS 8 on your iPhone 4 . The only alternative that you have left if you want to enjoy all the advantages of the latest version of this operating system is to renew your phone.