Downgrading an iPhone to iOS 17.0.3 is No Longer Possible

[MacRumors]

Apple has stopped signing iOS 17.0.3, preventing iPhone users from downgrading to that version. However, Apple continues to sign iOS 17.0.2 for now.

Apple routinely stops signing older iOS releases over time in order to prevent users from downgrading to previous software versions.

iOS 17.1 is currently the newest version available to the public, while iOS 17.2 is in beta testing and is expected to be released in December.

iOS 17.2 includes many new features and changes, including the promised Journal app, the ability for Apple Music subscribers to collaborate on playlists, a Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro models, an iMessage Contact Key Verification security option, additional Weather and Clock widgets, and more.

Apple also stopped signing iOS 15.7.9, iOS 16.7, and iOS 16.7.1.

Article Link: Downgrading an iPhone to iOS 17.0.3 is No Longer Possible

 

[I7guy]

IMO 17.1 is pretty solid and eligible iphones/ipads should update.

 

[matrix07]

Liking 17.1 more and more everyday, both iOS and watchOS.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

Still on ios 15 on my iPhone 13 pro, best decision, tried ios 17 on the iPhone 15 pm, dam the new ios sucks

 

[roncron]

17.1 is working well for me, too.

But it’s weird that Apple will let you downgrade to 17.0.2 but not 17.0.3.

 

[winxmac]

Still on ios 15 on my iPhone 13 pro, best decision, tried ios 17 on the iPhone 15 pm, dam the new ios sucks

I updated my iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max to iOS 16.7

I'm thinking of keeping the iPhone 14 Pro Max on iOS 16.x as long as possible...

 

[Fuzzball84]

Anyone got Apple Watch Series 4 on the latest watch OS… I’ve not made the jump to iOS 17 so my watch still on an older version too… but battery is great.

Would be good to know how the update affects battery in general iOS17 and watch OS10

 

[miric]

What is the reason for these articles? They are published from time to time. I don't remember when I saw the previous one. However many versions released.

 

[Lizzard899]

Good maybe they will fix bug in ios 17.1 in 17.1.1 OR its a bug in icloud contacts on http://icloud.com but its where when u go on http://icloud.com > data recovery>deleted contacts it says Ive deleted contacts when I havent. I just got the new iphone se 2022 last wk

 

[boswald]

The new update is working great, except for battery life. I’m starting to believe it’s a common problem across all phones (my Pixel had the same problem).

 

[SactoGuy18]

I don't mind. Generally, I see iOS 17.1 on my iPhone 12 to be a lot more stable than iOS 17.0.3.

 

[Jhonjhon236]

17.1 is working well for me, too.

But it’s weird that Apple will let you downgrade to 17.0.2 but not 17.0.3.

Probably forgot to unsign it. Probably will be down soon.

 

[Populus]

IMO 17.1 is pretty solid and eligible iphones/ipads should update.

I mean, I’ve seen some glitches here and there… on your opinion, regarding bugs, it’s still buggier than a release such as iOS 16.7? I’m asking because I’m not sure if it’s the right time to update or wait until next year for iOS 17.2 or 17.3

 

[I7guy]

I mean, I’ve seen some glitches here and there… on your opinion, regarding bugs, it’s still buggier than a release such as iOS 16.7? I’m asking because I’m not sure if it’s the right time to update or wait until next year for iOS 17.2 or 17.3

The latest ios 16 release is going to be a smoother experience than the most recent ios 17 release, and what we encounter as far as issues is dependent on the way we use the features. That said, no software is glitch free and a wet finger in the air should guide as far as what Macrumors members are reporting might be a good way to judge whether you want to update or not.

 

[JosephAW]

Just installed 16.7.2 on my friends iPhone SE 3 so they are still signing it.

 

[svish]

Good to know. Happy with the latest release

 

[Populus]

Just installed 16.7.2 on my friends iPhone SE 3 so they are still signing it.

Using the IPSW?
Performing an OTA update doesn’t require Apple to “sign it”, usually we talk about Apple signing a version when there’s an IPSW available in order to perform an update/install through a computer.

 

[JosephAW]

Using the IPSW?
Performing an OTA update doesn’t require Apple to “sign it”, usually we talk about Apple signing a version when there’s an IPSW available in order to perform an update/install through a computer.

Yes ota