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How to Install iOS 17 Now
Here is a quick guide on how to find iOS 17 and install it now if you don’t want to wait for Apple to send you a push notification that it’s ready. Apple’s iOS 17 launched Monday, but the company didn’t send out push notifications to users.
Before you start installing iOS 17, you should make sure your iPhone is backed up and charged.
1. Go to Settings
Launch the Settings app from the home screen and select “General.”
2. Software Update
At the top of the next screen, select “Software Update.”
3. Select Upgrade to iOS 17
If your software is up to date you will see a notice stating exactly that. If it’s been a while since you updated you’ll see and option to update to the latest version of iOS 16. Skip that and select “Upgrade to iOS 17 from the bottom of the screen.
4. Download and Install iOS 17
The next screen gives a short description of iOS 17’s new features and a link to more details about the update. Most users can just skip this. Go to the bottom of this screen and tap on “Download and Install.”
At this point, you will need to enter your passcode and agree to Apple’s legal terms and conditions. After that, the download and install processes will begin. How long that takes will of course depend on your internet connection. You can read our guide to how long it takes to install iOS 17 here.
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If security is important to you, think about installing Apple's iOS 17.4.1 update right away. The iOS 17.4.1 update includes two security patches. These patches will help keep your device and its data protected from harm. And that makes iOS 17.4.1 an important upgrade. If you missed iOS 17.4 and older software, you'll get the security patches from updates you missed when you upgrade to iOS 17.4.1. iOS 17.4 had four security patches on board. The update also delivered quantum security protection for iMessage. The company says the upgrade gives iMessage "the strongest security properties of any at-scale messaging protocol in the world." The iOS 17.3 update brought 15 new security patches to iPhone. The software also added Stolen Device Protection to iPhone. It increases the security of your iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to gain access to passwords, make purchases in Safari, and more. This is useful if someone gets access to your iPhone and its passcode. iOS 17.2 delivered 10 new security patches to iPhone. If you wish to find out more, you can head on over to Apple's security site for the details. iOS 17.2 also included iMessage Contact Key Verification which improves the security of iMessage. The company also fixed an exploit that let the Flipper Zero multi-tool lock up iPhones. iOS 17.1.2 had two security patches on board. Both were related to WebKit. If you want to learn more, you can do so right here. iOS 17.1 brought 18 security fixes to iPhone. It addressed issues within Weather, Status Bar, WebKit, and more. iOS 17.0.3 brought two patches for two security issues Apple identified within the software. If you want to read about the patches, head here. iOS 17.0.1 delivered three important patches to iPhone. If you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website. As for iOS 17 itself, it brought 40+ new security patches with it. A staggering number to say the least. If you want to learn more about them, head over to Apple. In addition to those patches, iOS 17 brings some additional enhancements to privacy and security including improvements to Communication Safety beyond Messages. It now includes content sent by AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime, and the systemwide photo picker. You now have an option to blur out sensitive photos and videos before you choose to view them. There's also an expanded Lockdown Mode which will help protect you against cyber attacks. Apple's also improved sharing permissions and you now have more control over what you share with the apps on your device. The company also notes that starting in iOS 17, Voice Memos encrypts the titles of recordings stored in iCloud, in addition to the recordings themselves. If you skipped older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 17.4.1 update as well. | ||||||||||||||||
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