Use this page to identify software versions for the Apple iPhone 6s Plus as well as details on recent software updates.
On this page:
Identify the device's current software version
iOS 10
- From the Home Screen, tap Settings > General > About.
- Review the information in the Review software version details section below.
Review software version details
| VERSION | RELEASE DATE | ENHANCEMENTS | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
iOS 10.3.3 | July 19, 2017 | Available July 19, 2017 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. | |
iOS 10.3.2 | May 15, 2017 | Available May 15, 2017 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. | |
iOS 10.3.1 | April 3, 2017 | Available April 3, 2017 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. | |
iOS 10.3 | March 27, 2017 |
| Available March 27, 2017 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 10.2.1 | January 23, 2017 | Available January 23, 2017 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. | |
iOS 10.2 | December 12, 2016 |
| Available December 12, 2016 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 10.1.1 | October 31, 2016 |
| Available October 31, 2016 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 10.1 | October 24, 2016 |
| Available October 24, 2016 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 10.0.2 | September 23, 2016 |
| Available September 23, 2016 If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 10 | September 13, 2016 |
| Available September 13, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3.5 | August 25, 2016 |
| Available August 25, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3.4 | August 4, 2016 |
| Available August 4, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3.3 | July 18, 2016 |
| Available July 18, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3.2 Carrier 24.2 | May 16, 2016 | Fixes an issue where some Bluetooth accessories could experience audio quality issues when paired to the iPhone SE Fixes an issue where looking up dictionary definitions could fail Address an issue that prevented typing an email address when using the Japanese Kana keyboard in Mail and Messages Fixes an issue for VoiceOver users using the Alex voice, where the device switches to a different voice to announce punctuation or spaces Fixes an issue that prevented MDM servers from installing customer B2B apps | Available May 16, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3.1 Carrier 24.1 | April 1, 2016 | Fixes an issue that caused apps to be unresponsive after tapping on links in Safari and other apps. | Available April 1, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.3 Carrier 24.1 | March 21, 2016 | Night Shift automatically shifts colors to the warmer end of the display spectrum after dark to help you sleep better. More Health and Education apps News now includes Top Stories and Editors Picks. Use TouchID to secure your personal data in Notes app. | Available March 21, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.2.1 Carrier 23.2 | January 19, 2016 | Fixes an issue that could prevent the completion of app installation when using an MDM server | Available January 19, 2016 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.2 Carrier 23.1 | December 8, 2015 | Apple Music improvements Improved stability of Safari Fixing an issue that caused mail attachments to be inaccessible for some users with POP email accounts Resolving an issue for some users that caused attachments to overlap text in mail Fixing an issue where Live Photos could have turned off after restoring from a previous iCloud backup Addressing an issue that could cause search in Contacts to display no results Resolving an issue that could have prevented Calendar from displaying all seven days in week view | Available December 8, 2015 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.1 Carrier 22.0 | October 21, 2015 | Live photos now intelligently senses when you raise or lower your iPhone and does not record those moment Over 150 new emoji characters with full support for Unicode 7.0 and 8.0 emojis Improved stability including CarPlay, Music, Photos, Safari, and Search Improved performance while in Multitasking UI Fixes an issue that could cause Calendar to become unresponsive in Month view Fixes an issue that prevented Game Center from launching for some users Resolves an issue that zoomed the content of some apps Resolves an issue that could cause an incorrect unread mail count for POP mail accounts Fixes an issue that prevented users from removing recent contacts from new mail or messages Fixes an issue that cause some messages not to appear in Mail search results Resolves an issue that left a gray bar in the body of an Audio Message Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from updating from the App Store | Available October 21, 2015 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.0.2 Carrier 21.1 | September 30, 2015 | Fixes an issue with the setting to turn on or off app cellular data usage Resolves an issue that prevented iMessage activation for some users Resolves an issue where an iCloud Backup could be interrupted after starting a manual backup Fixes an issue where the screen could incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications Improves the stability of Podcasts | Available September 30, 2015 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.0.1 Carrier 21.1 | September 23, 2015 | Fixes an issue where some users could not complete setup assistant after updating Fixes an issue where sometimes alarms and timers could fail to play Fixes an issue in Safari and Photos where pausing video could cause the paused frame to appear distorted Fixes an issue where users with a custom APN setup via a profile would lose cellular data | Available September 23, 2015 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
iOS 9.0 Carrier 21.1 | September 16, 2015 | New Home screen app News Proactive suggestions Improved Notes app with photos and sketches Maps app adds Transit view for public transportation | Available September 16, 2015 If customers' devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
Determine update requirements
Customers' devices must meet the following requirements to update their software to the most current version:
- Device software is not jailbroken
- 50% or higher battery life
- Wi-Fi data connection or a computer with iTunes and internet access
- ~200 MB available memory (File size of update is ~150 MB)
Carrier updates require less than 1 MB free space and are ~10 KB in size.
Update software versions
Update over the air (OTA)
- From the Home Screen, tap Settings > General > Software Update.
- After the device searches for available software updates, it will display the current version.
- If an update is available, tap Download.
You must be connected to Wi-Fi to complete this step. - After the download has completed, tap Install to update.
Update from a computer
- Connect iPhone to the computer with iTunes using the included USB cable.
- In the iTunes application, click the device icon at the top left.
- Click Check for Update in the Summary pane.
- If an update is available, iTunes prompts you to download and install the update.
- Do not disconnect your device until the update has finished. iTunes checks for both carrier and software updates.