Does iPhone 8 work with iOS 17?
Quick compatibility check between iPhone 8 and iOS 17.
Not compatible
iPhone 8 is not compatible with iOS 17.
This compatibility check covers iOS 17 (major version 17). Minor version updates (e.g., iOS 17.1) may have different compatibility characteristics.
High confidence · Updated February 2026
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Works
No
Confidence
High
Known issues
2 found
Workaround
Not needed
What works & limitations
- iOS 17 installation
- New iOS 17 features
- iPhone 8 support ended with iOS 16. Device still works with iOS 16.
Results are based on publicly available data and aggregated user reports.
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