Resolved I have an iPhone 12 mini that will not accept anymore updates when IOS 17 comes out. Will it be worth it to keep it as long as it works.

[a-m-k]

It's supported until 2027. So does that mean I can get all the security updates, but not the IOS updates? Personally, I think it's best that I update to the new iPhone when it is set to be pre-ordered once it becomes available to the public. BTW. I want to update. I did it when the iPhone mini came out so quite honestly, I don't see why I shouldn't. I have only had one iPhone go bad on me (the 5C) and have managed to hang on to my 6S and 12 mini. (The one I currently have now.)

Thank you.

 

[now i see it]

The answer is yes.
To put things into perspective the iPhone 6S recently got an update to 15.8.2. It’s an 8 year old phone.
Currently everything (almost) still runs perfectly fine on iOS 15.
You’ve got nothing to worry about with your 12

 

[a-m-k]

So, the decision to update is up to me? Will the original battery be replaced if I kept this my iPhone. Though, if I do what I mentioned originally, that will be a perk. A brand new battery. My battery capacity is 87%. (The original battery.)

 

[Aoligei]

So, the decision to update is up to me? Will the original battery be replaced if I kept this my iPhone. Though, if I do what I mentioned originally, that will be a perk. A brand new battery. My battery capacity is 87%. (The original battery.)

The simple answer is no. Phone eligible of higher OS will only receive points updates for that particular version.

For example: your iPhone 12 mini will not receive iOS 16.7.7, since it is only for phones aren’t eligible for iOS 17 (iPhone X, iPhone 8).

So, that just really means you will not receive any updates at all, if you refuse to go higher OS version.

If you choose to replace battery with Apple, they might force you to upgrade to latest OS. Since the new battery will need to be collaborate with Apple’s server, which may require the latest OS. Unless you are willing to install third party battery, which will gets important battery message.

 

[kevink2]

I'm confused by your question. I have the 12 Pro, it is already on 17, and based on speculation that I have read, it will get at least 18, and possibly 19.

It won't get the new "AI" features expected in the next update that depend on "on device" support.

 

[eyoungren]

Part of your thread title…

Will it be worth it to keep it as long as it works.

Only you can answer that question. Update if you want to, or don't if you do not want to.

I have a Samsung Katana, an HTC Touch Pro, an iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 6 Plus, Google Pixel 3a XL, an iPhone 6s Plus, an iPhone 11 Pro Max and a 6th Gen iPad.

The 11 Pro Max is my current daily use phone. Just because all the other devices stopped being supported by Apple doesn't mean I threw them out. And if security is your issue, don't use the device for sensitive stuff.

There is a value in all my devices for different things, but none of them are used to do anything sensitive.

- this message typed in on a 2009 MacPro running OS X 10.14.6 Mojave.

 

[eyoungren]

So, the decision to update is up to me?

Why would it not be up to you?

 

[DeltaMac]

You did say that your iPhone 12 mini will not accept updates when iOS 17 comes out.
I think your facts are inaccurate
If you want to upgrade to iOS 17, why wait? That has been available since release in September 2023, and has had multiple updates since release. You should expect that updating will still get you the latest release of iOS 17, which would be (as of this date) version 17.5.1

 

[canuckRus]

Why not? Have 6S on iOS 15.8.2 as mentioned still receiving the occasional security update, a 12 mini and a 13 mini currently both on latest iOS 17.5.1.

 

[darbus69]

I have a iPhone 13ProMax that I would love to sell you for $275, including shipping and a case!

 

[a-m-k]

I have a iPhone 13ProMax that I would love to sell you for $275, including shipping and a case!

No, thank you.

 

[a-m-k]

Why would it not be up to you?

I meant it would be on my terms. I Googled how long will my iPhone be supported (OS-wise. It's going to stop at OS 17. I have 17.5.1.)

 

[eyoungren]

I meant it would be on my terms. I Googled how long will my iPhone be supported (OS-wise. It's going to stop at OS 17. I have 17.5.1.)

I suspect then that your 12 Mini will be the ONLY 12 Mini that stops at iOS 17. Everybody else with a 12 Mini will be able to upgrade to iOS 18 (if they want to).

I have the 11 Pro Max. I will be upgrading to iOS 18.

Revealed: iOS 18 Works With These iPhone Models

iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, according to a post on X today from a private account with a proven track record of...

www.macrumors.com

 

[klasma]

I meant it would be on my terms. I Googled how long will my iPhone be supported (OS-wise. It's going to stop at OS 17. I have 17.5.1.)

The iPhone 12 will likely get around three more years of regular iOS updates.

 

[nathan_reilly]

I meant it would be on my terms. I Googled how long will my iPhone be supported (OS-wise. It's going to stop at OS 17. I have 17.5.1.)

This is wrong. Your iPhone can run iOS 18. You can check Apple's page, near the bottom:

iOS 18

iOS 18 makes iPhone even more personal, with deeper customization, new ways to connect, easier-to-find photos, and support for Apple Intelligence.

www.apple.com

Or here:

iOS 18: Here's the list of iPhone models compatible with the update

After many rumors, Apple finally announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on Monday. The new version of the iPhone operating...

9to5mac.com

If you look you can see that iPhones much older than yours can run iOS 18, so I will guess you can probably run iOS 19 when it comes out too.

 

[a-m-k]

OK, that could be a good thing. I just noticed on the site I included in my original post it said "refurb". I didn't see that before. My iPhone isn't refurbished. I got it the day it was released.

 

[eyoungren]

OK, that could be a good thing. I just noticed on the site I included in my original post it said "refurb". I didn't see that before. My iPhone isn't refurbished. I got it the day it was released.

What everyone is trying to tell you is that the iPhone 12 Mini will run iOS 18.

Refurb, used, new, whatever - it will run iOS 18.

I don't think we can be any more clear.

 

[a-m-k]

I understand, apparently the site I provided is inaccurate. Thanks everybody. I am going to stick with what I have. I know the year I will have to replace it and I hope it'll last that long. (Maybe not the battery, but who knows?)