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iOS 17.3 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

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Banglazed

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iOS 17.3 Beta 1

Release Date ― December 12, 2023
Build Numbers ― 21D5026f
Darwin Kernel Version ― 23.3.0: Fri Dec 1 05:58:25 PST 2023; root:xnu-10002.80.11~59

iOS 17.2 RC SDK Release Notes

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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: 1.40.00
  • iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Max: 2.20.05
  • iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max/SE (3rd gen): 3.20.04
  • iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 4.20.05
  • iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 4.50.05
  • iPhone XR/XS/Max: 6.00.00
Australia
  • Optus - 51.0
  • Telstra - 55.0
  • Vodafone AU - 51.0
Belgium
  • BASE - 33.0
  • Orange B - 32.5.7
  • Proximus - 45.0
  • Telenet - 44.1
Brazil (updated 17.3 b1)
  • Claro Brasil - 57.0
  • Vivo - 57.0
  • TIM -
  • Oi -
Canada
  • Videotron - 53.0
  • Rogers - 57.0
  • Fido - 56.0
  • Bell - 57.0
  • Telus - 54.8.8
  • Public Mobile - 54.8.4
  • Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
  • Fizz - 53.0
  • Virgin Mobile - 50.0
Denmark
  • 3 DK - 46.7.11
  • TDC 57.0
France
  • Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
  • Orange France - 55.0
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 56.0
  • Telekom.de - 56.0
  • O2-DE - 55.0
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 - 57.0
Morocco
  • Orange - 50.0
Netherlands
  • KPN - 57.0
  • 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
Southeast Asia
  • Singapore Singtel -
  • Philippines Globe - 53.7.2
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 57.0
  • 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 - 57.0
  • DIGI ES - 54.8.4
  • Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
  • Movistar -
Sweden
  • Comviq -
  • Tre - 31.0
Switzerland
  • Salt - 57.0
  • Sunrise - 57.0
  • Swisscom - 57.0
Turkey
  • Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
  • Vodafone TR - 32.0
  • Turk Telekom - 32.0
United Kingdom
  • EE - 55.0
  • BT-UK (EE MVNO)- 50.0.1
  • Three - 56.0
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 57
  • O2-UK - 50.0
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) - 41.0
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) - 55.0
  • Vodafone UK - 56.0
  • Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) - 39.5
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 56.0
United States
  • AT&T - 57.0.1
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 40.5.2
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 57.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 57.0
  • T-Mobile - 57.0
  • TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 57.0
  • U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
  • Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 57.0
  • Verizon - 57.0
  • Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
  • Xfinity Mobile - 52.0
Finland
  • DNA - 52.7
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
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Pro: Installing will satisfy the beta addiction

Con: We probably won't see beta 2 until January...so either you're stuck with whatever problems arise...or downgrade.

Hmmmm...this is a tough one 😂
 
I don't usually do beta 1 - but I think the stolen device protection feature is worth the risk.

Of course, I have a backup stashed away, and can revert easily if necessary.
 
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Natya Sadella said:
I don‘t get it. Is this an always on feature? Because when my iPhone was stolen, how am I able to activate that mode!?
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You have to have the feature turned on all of the time for it to be of benefit in the event of the phone being stolen.

It just means using your phone in a more locked down mode.

I’ll use this all the time. Happy about Apple increasing device security.
 
Was hoping we might get a new feature that makes me want to jump back on the beta train but seems quite a boring update, I know security is good but we have so much I want new features that help with how we use the phone
 
Kylo83 said:
Was hoping we might get a new feature that makes me want to jump back on the beta train but seems quite a boring update, I know security is good but we have so much I want new features that help with how we use the phone
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They just don’t typically load up this beta in the sequence with lots of new toys for good little boys and girls. Made the following statement (from the speculation thread yesterday) pretty easy to make:

gwhizkids said:
I’m thinking it may be more of a bug fixer. They’ll still throw something new in. Maybe Apple Music Classical for CarPlay or some of the other features announced at WWDC that still haven’t shown up.
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