iOS 17.5 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 17.5

Developer Release Date ― May 7, 2024
Public Release Date ― May 13, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21F79
Darwin Kernel Version ― 23.5.0: Wed May 1 20:34:22 PDT 2024; root:xnu-10063.122.3~3

iOS 17.5 RC Release Notes

Spoiler: iOS & iPadOS 17.5 Release Notes

This update introduces a new Pride Radiance wallpaper for the Lock Screen, Apple News enhancements, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Apple News

• Offline mode in Apple News+ gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab, even when you don't have an internet connection
• Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+
• Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword and Quartiles, including stats and streaks

Tracking Notifications

• Cross-Platform Tracking Detection delivers notifications to users if a compatible Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the device is paired with

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:
  

  applefeedback://

• 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

Spoiler: How to Install beta via OTA/IPSW [Guide]

How to install beta via OTA?

1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings>General>Software Updates>Beta Updates)
2. Check and sign into the right Apple ID to access beta
3. Select which beta you would like to receive (Public/Developer)
4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
5. Do an encrypted backup or iCloud backup before installing the beta from release build
6. Install the beta

If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:

1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple ID to unlink your developer account)
2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to install the IPSW release build

Troubleshoot: Sometimes, the beta update will not show so you may need to enable/disable Airplane Mode or restart your device before rechecking for update.

How to install beta via IPSW on Mac?

1. 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)
2. Do an encrypted backup in Finder in case you need to restore your device
3. 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.
4. Enter your iPhone passcode once prompted to proceed.

Notes/Tips:

• 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

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max: 1.60.02
• iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Max: 2.60.02
• iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max/SE (3rd gen): 3.50.04
• iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 4.50.06
• iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 5.00.00
• iPhone XR/XS/Max: 6.00.00

Spoiler: Carrier Version

Australia

• Optus - 51.0
• Telstra - 55.0
• Vodafone AU - 51.0

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 44.1

Brazil (updated 17.5 RC)

• Claro Brasil - 58.1
• Vivo - 58.0
• TIM -
• Oi -

Canada

• Bell - 57.0
• Fido - 56.0
• Fizz - 53.0
• Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
• Mint Mobile - 58.0
• Public Mobile - 54.8.4
• Rogers - 58.0
• Telus - 54.8.8
• Videotron - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 58.0
• Telia 58.0

France

• Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
• Orange France - 58.0

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 58.0
• Telekom.de - 56.0
• O2-DE - 58.0

Greece:

• Cosmote - 38.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT - 49.0

India

• Airtel - 54.10
• Jio - 54.10.2 (iPhone) and 54.8.4 (iPad)
• Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 54.0

Ireland

• Eir - 33.5
• Vodafone IE - 38.0

Mexico

• AT&T - 57.0
• Telcel - 57.6

Morocco

• Orange - 50.0

Netherlands

• KPN - 58.1
• Vodafone NL - 45.0

Poland

• T-Mobile -
• Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
• Play - 31.0

Portugal

• Vodafone P - 40.0

Romania

• Orange RO - 55.0

Slovakia

• Orange SK - 57.6

Southeast Asia

• Singapore Singtel -
• Philippines Globe - 58.0
• Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
• Philippines Smart - 58.0
• 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 -

Spain

• Orange ES - 58.0.1
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 58.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 58.0
• Sunrise - 57.0
• Swisscom - 58.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

United Kingdom

• EE - 58.0
• BT-UK (EE MVNO)-
• Three - 58.0
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 58.0
• O2-UK -
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• Sky (O2 MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK -
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) -

United States

• AT&T - 58.0
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 58.0
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 58.0
• T-Mobile - 58.1
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 58.0
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 58.0
• Verizon - 58.0
• Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Finland

• DNA - 57.6

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

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[gwang73]

IPSW's available now.

 

[pnoyblazed]

OTA up

 

[boxermansr]

Is this showing OTA for anyone? Not seeing it on any of my devices yet.

Edit: Never mind, just popped up on one of my devices.

 

[Domadia_Jasmine]

Available for public beta testers too?

 

[Maloney~888]

Available for public beta testers too?

Yes downloading now OTA.

 

[Manneman32]

Available for public beta testers too?

Not yet… probably later today

 

[Maloney~888]

Not yet… probably later today

It is, downloading now. Released to Devs and public!

 

[UliBaer]

Available for public beta testers too?

Yes, it is - at least here in Germany.

 

[zorinlynx]

The temperature in the weather widget displays in a slightly smaller font. Is this true for everyone or just me?

 

[Pearsey]

6 builds newer, ill take that.

thanks @Banglazed, no meetings today? 😂

 

[Cobold]

Aaaaaaaand history of updated apps in AppStore is cleared again 😵‍💫

 

[Mlrollin91]

Aaaaaaaand history of updated apps in AppStore is cleared again 😵‍💫

Not for me, but I updated from 17.4.1. Were you already on the beta?

 

[COBRASVT]

Installed...here we go....

 

[cale508]

New pride wallpaper.

 

[Fontvnilla]

There’s something about this one that feels extra smooth

 

[Maloney~888]

There’s something about this one that feels extra smooth

I concur!

 

[Cobold]

Not for me, but I updated from 17.4.1. Were you already on the beta?

Yeah, have been on the 17.5 beta since beta 2.

 

[dk001]

Crossing fingers that some things are improved 🤞

 

[Benz63amg]

Not for me, but I updated from 17.4.1. Were you already on the beta?

I updated straight from 17.4.1 to the RC. No prior beta installed on my 15 Pro. All Appstore app update history is still there

 

[Cchase88754321]

There’s stuttering when scrolling on any page. Be it and app or settings or safari. Like it doesn’t go full speed on 15 Pro Max

Edit: Restarted phone and refresh rate is back to normal

 

[gank41]

I’m having a bunch of network errors after moving to this build from 17.4.1
Some, not all(!) sites fail with a network server error. A few apps won’t refresh or update anymore, some specifically siting a network host error or an error “A server with the specified host could not be found”

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[dk001]

Ouch!

After an OTA, my 15PM on the back around the volume buttons was a toasty 101.8F
Much warmer than usual.

 

[Benz63amg]

I’m having a bunch of network errors after moving to this build from 17.4.1
Some, not all(!) sites fail with a network server error. A few apps won’t refresh or update anymore, some specifically siting a network host error or an error “A server with the specified host could not be found”

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Are you on WIFI or Cellular? Not experiencing any such issues here. 15 Pro / 17.5 RC

 

[dk001]

Surprising how I always get the "Agree" popups on the iPad but seldom to never on the iPhone....