Apple Releases iOS 10.3.1 to Address Wi-Fi Vulnerability

[MacRumors]

Just one week after releasing iOS 10.3, a major update that included Apple Filesystem and Find My AirPods, Apple has released iOS 10.3.1, which appears to be a minor update to address bugs and other issues that have popped up since the release of iOS 10.3.

iOS 10.3.1 is available as a free over-the-air update for all iOS 10 users, and it can also be downloaded via iTunes.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 10.3.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad, and a security document suggests it fixes a Wi-Fi-related vulnerability. The release notes do not go into more detail about what bug fixes might be bundled into this release, so we'll update this post if and when we learn more about the content of the iOS 10.3.1 update.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 10.3.1 to Address Wi-Fi Vulnerability

 

[C DM]

It'd be interesting to know exactly what has been fixed/changed. It sounds like at least some security items, but I guess we'll see.

 

[JosephAW]

I'm concerned in updating because I saw an article saying that 10.3.2 will remove support for 32 bit apps. Are 32 bit apps working in 10.3.1?
I may be forced to upgrade to an iPhone 7 now just so I can remain on 10.3.0. I have some 32 bit apps that are a must because I live in a remote area without internet and my apps allow me to download Apple updates onto the phone first and then transfer them to the computer via iTunes.

 

[Orionis]

Coming from an android device (S7 edge) this is cray cray. So many updates and they are available instantly!

 

[C DM]

I'm concerned in updating because I saw an article saying that 10.3.2 will remove support for 32 bit apps. Are 32 bit apps working in 10.3.1?
I may be forced to upgrade to an iPhone 7 now just so I can remain on 10.3.0. I have some 32 bit apps that are a must because I live in a remote area without internet and my apps allow me to download Apple updates onto the phone first and then transfer them to the computer via iTunes.

Even 10.3.2 beta 1 still has support for 32-bit apps. The only thing that's different with 10.3.2 beta 1 is it hasn't been made available for 32-bit devices, which doesn't necessarily say that that will apply to future betas or anything like that.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I'm concerned in updating because I saw an article saying that 10.3.2 will remove support for 32 bit apps. Are 32 bit apps working in 10.3.1?
I may be forced to upgrade to an iPhone 7 now just so I can remain on 10.3.0. I have some 32 bit apps that are a must because I live in a remote area without internet and my apps allow me to download Apple updates onto the phone first and then transfer them to the computer via iTunes.

I mean its only a matter of time until 32bit was no longer going to be supported. It was believed it was going to be iOS 11, but I guess Apple wanted to get it done with sooner. Eventually you will have to upgrade your OS or your device so you will lose access to those apps. I have plenty of 32bit apps as well, but unless the developer decides to update them, we are stuck. I will be updating to 10.3.2 though.

Coming from an android device (S7 edge) this is cray cray. So many updates and they are available instantly!

Welcome to iOS. Apple cares about security!

 

[skwood]

I'm concerned in updating because I saw an article saying that 10.3.2 will remove support for 32 bit apps. Are 32 bit apps working in 10.3.1?
I may be forced to upgrade to an iPhone 7 now just so I can remain on 10.3.0. I have some 32 bit apps that are a must because I live in a remote area without internet and my apps allow me to download Apple updates onto the phone first and then transfer them to the computer via iTunes.

32 bit apps do work on 10.3.2 but the 32 bit devices aren't supported (at least yet) on beta 1. So future updates past 10.3.1 won't be available for them most likely. 32 bit apps will not work on iOS 11 forwards.

I wonder if this will fix the entire App List being listed as incompatible on iPhone 5/5c.
EDIT: It hasn't...

 

[busyscott]

I hate when updates don't have specifics on what they are fixing/changing. The worst offender is Facebook who never mentions anything beyond "we push updates periodically to fix things" ....ya, no duh, Facebook.

 

[d5aqoëp]

Fingers crossed for better battery life on Air 2 and 7 Plus.
10.3 was pathetic.

 

[Mlrollin91]

Fingers crossed for better battery life on Air 2 and 7 Plus.
10.3 was pathetic.

Don't count on it. These are minor bug fixes, only 25MB, hardly enough to fix a battery issue if there was one. Its also possible you just had a bad install. I have had zero issues with battery life on 10.3 on my 7Plus or Air 2.

 

[Mcmeowmers]

I hate when updates don't have specifics on what they are fixing/changing. The worst offender is Facebook who never mentions anything beyond "we push updates periodically to fix things" ....ya, no duh, Facebook.

Pro tip: delete facebook app and it's spinoffs.

 

[avanpelt]

Coming from an android device (S7 edge) this is cray cray. So many updates and they are available instantly!

Yep, that's how Apple rolls. For the two years or so that I had an Android phone several years ago, OS updates were one of the biggest annoyances for me.

Google has allowed the carriers to get in their way in that regard and that's something Apple will never allow the carriers to do. Plus, it certainly helps that Apple makes both the hardware and the OS (which Google does with the Pixel; but the Pixel is a relatively small subset compared to the rest of the Android phones on the market).

 

[Alex Florin]

I hope this one makes my 6S useable again.

 

[nortonandreev]

Build: 14E304

 

[apolloa]

Ah good, glad to see Apple on normal form, not testing iOS releases properly, must be hard to do so with all these betas and billions and billions in cash plus endless resources for a platform entirely controlled and made by them..

I don't recall an iOS release that's been smooth and normal in the last three years?

 

[AbSoluTc]

I hate when updates don't have specifics on what they are fixing/changing. The worst offender is Facebook who never mentions anything beyond "we push updates periodically to fix things" ....ya, no duh, Facebook.

Is Facebook the worst offender or are you for using their software and giving them all your personal information?

 

[Orionis]

Yep, that's how Apple rolls. For the two years or so that I had an Android phone several years ago, OS updates were one of the biggest annoyances for me.

Google has allowed the carriers to get in their way in that regard and that's something Apple will never allow the carriers to do. Plus, it certainly helps that Apple makes both the hardware and the OS (which Google does with the Pixel; but the Pixel is a relatively small subset compared to the rest of the Android phones on the market).

I get that in the USA android devices have to go through the carrier. But AFAIK outside USA (at least here in India) there is no such restrictions (I could be wrong) and yet it is delibitatingly slow at best, nada at worst. More often than not the latter.

 

[LosLoco]

Don't count on it. These are minor bug fixes, only 25MB, hardly enough to fix a battery issue if there was one. Its also possible you just had a bad install. I have had zero issues with battery life on 10.3 on my 7Plus or Air 2.

Well, a battery issue could potentially be fixed with an update in only a few kilobytes, if the issue is a question of a coding error...

 

[Mlrollin91]

Build: 14E304

That is a decent build number increase. 27 points. 3x bigger than beta updates.

 

[Donfor]

68meg.....downloading....a we while installing.
IPhone 6 64gb..

 

[jerry16]

Fingers crossed for better battery life on Air 2 and 7 Plus.
10.3 was pathetic.

Yes, a free update to improve our devices is pathetic. /s

 

[Mlrollin91]

Well, a battery issue could potentially be fixed with an update in only a few kilobytes, if the issue is a question of a coding error...

But considering there hasn't been massive uproars over poor battery life in 10.3, I suspect its a device issue. And Apple usually states in the releases notes if it was fixing battery life.

 

[chriscrowlee]

I hate when updates don't have specifics on what they are fixing/changing. The worst offender is Facebook who never mentions anything beyond "we push updates periodically to fix things" ....ya, no duh, Facebook.

If it's a security bug that was found, identifying it more specific than "bug\security fix" would be foolish of Apple as those who wish harm could use it as a guide to exploitation before the majority of users update. If you run a bank and find a hole in your security system and have to shut down the bank for the day for contractors to come in, how would it go if you posted a sign on the door "Closing next week for a day because we found a window someone could sneak into and get to the vault without triggering the alarm" ?!?!

Logic. Pass it on.
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10.3 was pathetic.

You're one of those who wants new features with every .x release... Life's going to disappoint you my friend.

 

[_Refurbished_]

Pro tip: delete facebook app and it's spinoffs.

I don't use Facebook much, but when I do I just use Safari. Works great.

- The Most Interesting Man In The World

 

[archvile]

Strange issue with my SE, it went to install the update, the phone shut off but didn't come back on. I had to manually hold the power button for it to come on and now it has the progress bar installing the update.