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Banglazed

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iPadOS 17.7.3

Developer Release Date
― December 5, 2024
Public Release Date ― December 11, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21H312
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
 
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It RC so won't show up unless you are on beta. I guess we'll find out more next Tuesday when its being released alongside 18.2
Still surprised there's no update for iOS 15 or 16
 
Considering the number of security upates I would consider moving to iOS 18.2 asap as there won't be any more iOS updates beyong 17.7.2 (aside from the few 3 ipads that can't run iOS 18).

Been running it on my iPhone 14 (workphone) and my 13 pro that's my daily driver and it has been working fine, no regrets updating. The only annoying thing I find is the "dark mode" icons, but that can be fixed using a brighter background.

Batterytime is as good as it was on iOS 17.
 
iPadOS 17.7.3

Developer Release Date
― December 5, 2024
Public Release Date ― December 11, 2024
Build Numbers ― 21H312
Darwin Kernel Version

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


"Modem Firmware"
  • 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
"Carrier Version"

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

can you please provide your source for the Modem Firmware versions and Carrier versions? I've been looking for this for a while to no avail. I did find your post for iOS 18.2 for these (and they matched). Thanks

Also, according to the Apple Security release page, there is no updated release for iOS 17.7.3 and for iPadOS, only for these three iPad models:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.

It was good to validate this as neither of my iOS/iPadOS devices showed 17 updates available. I did the jump on my iOS device (17.7.2 -> 18.2) and seems to be stable. Later today for my iPad...

Also, neither iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2 shows up as an available update through my Mac Finder, but they show up as OTA. Anyone else seeing this strange behavior? I had to do the iOS 18.2 update through the Mac finder by using a downloaded ipsw file. Any reason for this?
 
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On a freshly restored [erase all content and settings] iPhone, specifically iPhone 13 Pro, only iOS 18.2 is offered as update, iOS 17.7.2 no longer showing up [current installed version is iOS 17.7]
 
On a freshly restored [erase all content and settings] iPhone, specifically iPhone 13 Pro, only iOS 18.2 is offered as update, iOS 17.7.2 no longer showing up [current installed version is iOS 17.7]
That is correct, Apple is no longer signing any iOS/iPadOS 17 versions, except iPadOS 17.7.3 for the iPad models listed above.

The only previous signed version for iPhone you can install is iOS 18.1.1 according to ipsw.me website.

@Banglazed
Any source link you can provide for the Carrier/Modem firmware versions would be appreciated. Thx
 
On a freshly restored [erase all content and settings] iPhone, specifically iPhone 13 Pro, only iOS 18.2 is offered as update, iOS 17.7.2 no longer showing up [current installed version is iOS 17.7]
You can install 17.7.2 via the delayed OTA method.
 
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