Apple Releases iOS 17 Update
Apple has officially released the public stable version of iOS 17 for compatible iPhones and users can now start downloading this software update on their devices.
iOS 17 was announced at Apple’s WWDC 2023 event. While the aesthetics haven’t changed, Apple has built into iOS 16 and introduced several new quality-of-life features, such as StandBy, which lets you turn your iPhone into a smart display when placed horizontally while charging. some India-centric features like bilingual Siri and improved dual-SIM experience.
This article will show you how to download iOS 17 on a compatible iPhone.
How to download iOS 17
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Wait for the page to refresh.
- You should see a new “Update to iOS 17” popup. Tap ‘Download and Install’.
- Grant all necessary permissions and accept the terms of use.
- Now wait for the request to be processed and the update should start downloading.
- During the download, you will see a progress bar showing how much time is left.
Qualifications
Before you start downloading, there are a number of key prerequisites you need to follow. First, make sure all your data is securely backed up either in the cloud or on your computer. Second, make sure your iPhone is charged for smooth operation. It shouldn’t lose charge during the update; charge should be 50% or better.
List of compatible iPhone models for iOS 17
iOS17 is compatible with the following iPhones: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro , iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later ).
