Apple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Updated Build Number

[MacRumors]

Apple on late Tuesday released revised versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 with an updated build number of 21E237, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The updates previously had a build number of 21E236.

The revised updates are available for all iPhone and iPad models that are compatible with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, but they can only be installed via the Finder app on macOS and the Apple Devices or iTunes apps on Windows at this time. Apple has not made the new builds available over the air in the Settings app on the iPhone and iPad.

It is unclear what changed between the builds, if anything, but any potential differences are likely very minor. For those curious, we have confirmed that the new builds do not contain any references to unreleased iPad models.

There have been sporadic reports on social media about iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.4.1 causing some iPhones to get stuck in a boot loop, so perhaps the new build will allow those devices to be properly restored, but this is merely speculation.

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 were first released last week with bug fixes and security patches.

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[hovscorpion12]

At this point Apple is trolling. an update that can only be accessed by special means and not OTA.

Either release the iPads today, or don’t. Really becoming frustrating

 

[VPsmith]

Doesn’t this seem sketchy to anyone??

First a build that doesn’t have release notes for days. Then we get this new weird build?

What kind of back door did Apple implement temporarily for the feds this time?

 

[Aiii83]

I mean hasn’t Gurman been saying for ages that the new iPad Pro release was delayed because Apple needed to finish a special version of 17.4? Might just be that, given that’s it not OTA or a 17.4.2 release.

 

[VPsmith]

I mean hasn’t Gurman been saying for ages that the new iPad Pro release was delayed because Apple needed to finish a special version of 17.4? Might just be that, given that’s it not OTA or a 17.4.2 release.

No

“For those curious, we have confirmed that the new builds do not contain any references to unreleased iPad models.”

 

[yeah]

Doesn’t this seem sketchy to anyone??

First a build that doesn’t have release notes for days. Then we get this new weird build?

What kind of back door did Apple implement temporarily for the feds this time?

I think it’s more so the software development team is dealing with a catastrophic nightmare: playing catch-up with iOS 18 development!

Apple’s software quality is manageable at best.

 

[gank41]

I did try updating thru Finder although it's forcing a local backup and of course I don't have enough space. No choice but to wait I guess.

 

[nortonandreev]

8.22GB LMAO

 

[gank41]

8.22GB LMAO

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Mine was showing as 6.something, but still 🙃

 

[nortonandreev]

Mine was showing as 6.something, but still 🙃

6 is what I would expect, I'm surprised the whole image has grown with 2GB.

 

[StuBeck]

Doesn’t this seem sketchy to anyone??

First a build that doesn’t have release notes for days. Then we get this new weird build?

What kind of back door did Apple implement temporarily for the feds this time?

No release notes is a feature at this point. It happens all the time and there is no clear indication of why they decide to be secretive about it.

 

[Nautilus007]

There are no iPads. Bask in the disappointment that is modern Apple.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

No OTA showing for me

 

[TimFL1]

Did anyone not running any version of 17.4.1 confirm whether this update shows up OTA?

Apple sometimes does these tiny rereleases when their previous build caused issues during install (e.g. bootloops or failed updates in general, they push out a hotfix that you wont get if you managed to update to that version already without issues).

 

[Populus]

Damn, now I’ll need to wait for iAppleBytes to run anther battery test on this newer build… before I update.

 

[tagmut]

When trying to update this way (via Finder), I keep getting an error saying the firmware file is corrupt and to try again later. Tried on both my iPad and iPhone 15 Pro Max

 

[Steve121178]

Damn, now I’ll need to wait for iAppleBytes to run anther battery test on this newer build… before I update.

Surely the result of a battery test on any iPhone will always be concluded as "disappointing".

 

[contacos]

When I try to update it is asking for my laptop password and "AMPDeviceAgent wants to access confidential information, which are saved in the iOS Backup". Odd behaviour and may confuse not so tech savvy users

 

[MrRom92]

Why not just call it 17.4.2??

I also noticed that last night iTunes no longer allows installation of any version of 17.4… it worked totally fine just a few weeks ago. Why is Apple retroactively blocking an older firmware that is still currently signed? What is with all the strange software behavior lately??

 

[Martyimac]

Noticed it was updating the firmware also. Haven't seen this in OTA updates.
I have to wonder what an 8.22 GB is all about. This is NOT a minor update.

 

[jennyp]

Does it address a bug that affects OTA updating itself?

If not it all seems kinda weird tbh

 

[airwalk331]

Apple just can't get it right. Does anyone else remember iOS updates being so faulty?

 

[contacos]

8.22GB LMAO

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That's to be expected when you do an update via computer because it has to download the whole file and not just the updated code.

 

[TruthWatcher412]

There is no OTA for it.

 

[srbNYC]

No OTA showing for me

Original story: they can only be installed via the Finder app on macOS and the Apple Devices or iTunes apps on Windows at this time.