iOS 17.1
Developer Release Date ― October 20, 2023
Build Numbers ― 21B77
Public Release Date ― October 25, 2023
Build Numbers ― 21B80
Darwin Kernel Version ― 23.1.0: Tue Oct 10 02:21:19 PDT 2023; root:xnu-10002.42.9~2
This update introduces the ability for AirDrop transfers to continue over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range. This release also includes enhancements to StandBy and Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
AirDrop
New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues
Additional Notes
Historical beta release chart
Developer Release Date ― October 20, 2023
Build Numbers ― 21B77
Public Release Date ― October 25, 2023
Build Numbers ― 21B80
Darwin Kernel Version ― 23.1.0: Tue Oct 10 02:21:19 PDT 2023; root:xnu-10002.42.9~2
This update introduces the ability for AirDrop transfers to continue over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range. This release also includes enhancements to StandBy and Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
AirDrop
- Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range
- New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
- Favorites expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library
- New cover art collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music in your playlist
- Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist
- Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen
- Home key support for Matter locks
- Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices
- Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time
- Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call
- Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone
- Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive
- Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)
- Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence
iOS & iPadOS 17.1 RC Release Notes
Update your apps to use new features, and test your apps against API changes.Overview
The iOS & iPadOS 17 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 17.1 RC. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 15, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 15, see Xcode 15 Release Notes.App Intents
Resolved Issues
- Fixed issue whre SiriTipView might not render the correct name for an application that uses alternate app names. (110718562)
- Fixed issues where a single AppEntity might not be behave properly when used across multiple OptionsCollections within a single AppShortcut. (111712115)
- Fixed issue where running App Intents from Live Activities might incorrectly cause the Shortcuts app to launch. (111820333) (FB12528352)
- Fixed issue where SiriTipUIView wouldn’t render correctly with Dynamic Text. (112781776)
- Fixed issue where App Shortcuts using AppEnums might not appear correctly in the Shortcuts app or in Spotlight. (115353694) (FB13157399)
Camera
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Repeatedly entering Cinematic mode or switching between front facing and rear facing captures in Cinematic mode on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro might cause the preview to freeze for a couple of seconds. (116128057)
Power
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Increased power consumption might occur when an Apple watch running watchOS10.1 is paired with an iPhone with iOS 17.0 (or watchOS10.0 is paired with iOS17.1). (116348186)
Remote Widgets
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Remote Widgets might render blank on mismatched iOS and macOS releases. (115436466)
SKAdNetwork
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Calling the deprecated SKAdNetwork registerAppForAdNetworkAttribution API will not reset the conversion value to 0 in SKAdNetwork 4.0 postbacks. (113371209)
StoreKit
Resolved Issues
- Fixed issue where the completionBlock in loadProduct(withParameters:completionBlock
would return success for an invalid product identifier. (114389619) (FB13048488)
Wallet & Apple Pay
Known Issues
- Wallet might crash on launch for some users who connect cards to bank accounts on on iOS 17.1 Beta 1 & 2 once Beta 3 is released. (116694764)
Workaround: Update device to iOS 17.1 Beta 3. - The connection between a card and bank account might unexpectedly revoke. (116738732)
Workaround: Follow the instructions in the “Update Your Connection” repair flow. - If the connection between a card and bank account is revoked, some users might encounter an error when completing the “Update Your Connection” repair flow. (116738863)
Workaround: Opening Settings and navigate to Apple Pay & Wallet > Connections. Remove the connection to your institution, and re-connect your card again.
iPhone 12 in France
Notes
- Updates the iPhone 12 for users in France to accommodate a test protocol for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing. For more information, visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213923 (116601274)
New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues
Additional Notes
- Developers and testers can report bugs using the Feedback app. If you don't have the public or developer profiles installed, you can still open the app by entering the following URL in Safari:
- iOS 17 Preview
- iOS 17 Features (PDF)
- iOS 17 Press Release
- iOS 17 Release Notes
- iOS 17 Release Notes for Enterprise
- iOS Beta Release Notes
- iOS Security Updates
How to install beta via OTA?
How to install beta via IPSW on Mac?
- Enable Beta Updates (Settings>General>Software Updates>Beta Updates)
- Check and sign into the right Apple ID to access beta
- Select which beta you would like to receive (Public/Developer)
- Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
- Do an encrypted backup or iCloud backup before installing the beta from release build
- Install the beta
- Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple ID to unlink your developer account)
- Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to install the IPSW release build
How to install beta via IPSW on Mac?
- You will need to install either Xcode beta or MobileDevice.pkg which can be extracted from the Xcode beta (tap with two finger or right click to Show Package Content>Contents>Resources>Packages>MobileDevice.pkg - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode beta)
- Do an encrypted backup in Finder in case you need to restore your device
- Hold down Option + Check for Update and select the appropriate IPSW file for your device (whether you're updating to a newer/beta firmware, reinstalling the same firmware or downgrading to previous firmware while retaining all your data) downloaded from Apple using your free developer account. Note: You must have an active internet connection as it will check the IPSW signing status before it will proceed with the update.
- Enter your iPhone passcode once prompted to proceed.
- Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your data if you restore your device
- It may be better to close all apps before installing the updates and/or turn off your device for about a minute or restart a few minutes after your device is updated
- You can also manually select the IPSW if you are restoring your device using Option + Restore iPhone. Restore will wipe all your personal data which you will need to restore your backup either using iCloud backup or Finder/iTunes backup
- You do not need to install the MobileDevice.pkg from each Xcode beta version unless Finder does not recognize the new iOS beta
- There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
- If you receive a new iPhone, you can connect to Mac to update or restore your device to the latest iOS before setting up your device.
- You can also use the Recovery Mode/DFU to update or restore your device by manually selecting IPSW
- iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max: 1.12.02
- iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Max: 2.10.03
- iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max/SE (3rd gen): 3.10.02
- iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 4.06.02
- iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 5.00.00
- iPhone XR/XS/Max: 6.00.00
Australia
- Optus - 51.0
- Telstra - 55.0
- Vodafone AU - 51.0
- BASE - 33.0
- Orange B - 32.5.7
- Proximus - 45.0
- Telenet - 44.1
- Claro Brasil - 56.0
- Vivo - 56.0
- TIM -
- Oi -
- Videotron - 53.0
- Rogers - 56.0
- Fido - 56.0
- Bell - 55.5
- Telus - 54.8.8
- Public Mobile - 54.8.4
- Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
- Fizz - 53.0
- Virgin Mobile - 50.0
- 3 DK - 46.7.11
- TDC 54.0
- Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
- Orange France - 55.0
- Vodafone.de - 56.0
- Telekom.de - 56.0
- O2-DE - 55.0
- Cosmote - 38.0
- TIGO GT - 49.0
- Airtel - 54.10
- Jio - 54.10.2 (iPhone) and 54.8.4 (iPad)
- Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 54.0
- Eir - 33.5
- Vodafone IE - 38.0
- AT&T - 54.8.7
- Telcel - 54.8.9
- Orange - 50.0
- KPN - 55.0
- Vodafone NL - 45.0
- T-Mobile -
- Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
- Play - 31.0
- Vodafone P - 40.0
- Orange RO - 55.0
- Singapore Singtel -
- Philippines Globe - 53.7.2
- Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
- Philippines Smart - 56.0
- Thailand AIS - 53.0
- Thailand DTAC - 53.0
- Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
- Malaysia Maxis -33.0
- Malaysia Digi -
- Malaysia celcom -
- Hong Kong - 32.0
- Taiwan -
- Orange ES - 56.0
- DIGI ES - 54.8.4
- Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
- Movistar -
- Comviq -
- Tre - 31.0
- Salt - 53.0
- Sunrise - 54.0
- Swisscom - 56.0
- Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
- Vodafone TR - 32.0
- Turk Telekom - 32.0
- EE - 55.0
- BT-UK (EE MVNO)- 50.0.1
- Three - 56.0
- iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 56.0
- O2-UK - 50.0
- Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) - 41.0
- Sky (O2 MVNO) - 55.0
- Vodafone UK - 56.0
- Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) - 39.5
- Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 56.0
- AT&T - 56.0
- Boost - 56.0
- Cricket - 40.5.2
- FirstNet - 55.0
- FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
- Metro (TMO MVNO) - 54.0.1
- Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 56.0
- T-Mobile - 56.0
- TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 55.5
- U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
- Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 55.0
- Verizon - 55.0
- Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
- Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
- Xfinity Mobile - 52.0
- DNA - 52.7
- Docomo - 32.5.10
- AlwaysOnline -
Historical beta release chart
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