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iOS 17.7.1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 17.7.1

Developer Release Date ― October 21, 2024
Public Release Date ― October 28, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21H216
Darwin Kernel Version ―

This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

iOS 17.7 RC Release Notes


New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes
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
  • iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max: 1.70.02
  • 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
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 - 58.0
  • 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 - 58.1
  • 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 - 58.0.1
  • 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 -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
www.thinkybits.com www.thinkybits.com
 
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Reverend Benny

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I was just thinking if there was going to be a 17.7.1 after the RC for 18.1 was released. :)
Bet there will be a bunch of security updates then.

Still no sign of updates for 15 or 16 tho, a bit strange.
 
UliBaer

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Great, downloading now...
It's a >6.5 GB download on a 12 Pro! o_O

Edit:
(17.7) 21H16 -> (17.7.1) 21H216 Is it really 200 builds later than 17.7?! :oops:
 
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Helmsley

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Why are Apple still releasing updates for iOS 17 when iOS 18 is available? Genuine question.
 
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Is it new this year that there are release candidates for double-point versions?
 
Reverend Benny

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Helmsley said:
Why are Apple still releasing updates for iOS 17 when iOS 18 is available? Genuine question.
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There are still some devices that can't be updated to iOS/iPadOS 18.
They did similar things last year.

I don't understand why they just didn't allow all iOS/iPadOS 17 compatible devices run 18. Would have made life much easier for them.
 
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Helmsley said:
Why are Apple still releasing updates for iOS 17 when iOS 18 is available? Genuine question.
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All iPhone models able to run iOS 17 can run iOS 18, however, iOS 16 got two other updates, iOS 16.7.1 and iOS 16.7.2 even though iOS 17 was already released, so iOS 17 may also get iOS 17.7.2 before it is no longer supported...

There are some iPad models not able to upgrade to iPadOS 18 which is the reason Apple is still releasing iPadOS 17 updates... Just like the iPhone 8 and iPhone X which cannot upgrade to iOS 17 so they should still be getting iOS 16 updates until Apple decides to stop...

I just find it weird that some A10 iPad models can upgrade to iPadOS 18 while some A10 iPad models can only upgrade to iOS 17
 
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I’m very suspicious of iOS 18/iPadOS 18.

iOS 17/iPadOS 17 is the last version that runs on a 2GB RAM iPad (iPad 6). What EXACTLY is stuffed into 18 that requires at least 3GB RAM?
 
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sdfox7 said:
I’m very suspicious of iOS 18/iPadOS 18.

iOS 17/iPadOS 17 is the last version that runs on a 2GB RAM iPad (iPad 6). What EXACTLY is stuffed into 18 that requires at least 3GB RAM?
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I think Google is your friend there, search for what new features iOS/iPadOS 18 does include.
And its not only down to RAM, the iPad pro 10.5 don't get iPadOS 18 and that device has 4GB of RAM.
 
BeerDrinkerDan

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Helmsley said:
Why are Apple still releasing updates for iOS 17 when iOS 18 is available? Genuine question.
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Along with the other answers you've gotten: there are people like me who upgrade to a major release only after a few smaller ones fix the bugs.

-bdd
 
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I have a question. Is it there an ISPW to perform a clean install of 17.7.1?

Short answer: nope. I just checked it, but if anyone knows otherwise, let me know.
 
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Very strange that there hasn't been any updates for iOS16 and iOS15 since both 17.7 and 17.7.1 contains security patches that most likely are to be found in earlier versions.

Can only guess Apple has dropped support for these two, a shame it that is the case.
 
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Hi guys, how are you? I'm here to ask you how you're doing with the 17.7.1 update. Unfortunately, it's not going very well for me and the reason is because it's draining my battery in a brutal way 😭😭😭. I think I'll go back to 17.7.

I will be waiting for your answers. Thank you in advance.👍🏻👍🏻
 
UliBaer

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No problems here with 17.7.1 - mainly the same as 17.7.
Have you checked the battery draining features/widgets/apps in the battery settings?
Maybe you can identify the culprit?

[edit] Also a reset/reboot of the phone could help by an app running wild.
 
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