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iOS 17 Release Date & Time: What You Need to Know

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7 months ago

09/12/2023

If you’re curious about the iOS 17 release date for iPhone, allow us to guide you through everything you need to know about it.

Apple’s confirmed iOS 17, the next operating system for the iPhone. The software is currently in development and it will bring new features, enhancements, and more to compatible iPhone models.

We finally have a firm iOS 17 release date from Apple and we also have a pretty good idea about what to expect from the software’s release time for iPhone.

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Our iOS 17 release date guide we’ll help you properly manage expectations and help you prepare for its arrival later on this month.

Which iPhones Will Get iOS 17?

Apple’s confirmed a full list of iOS 17 eligible iPhone models and most iOS 16-powered devices will make the move to the new operating system.

Unfortunately, three older iPhone models will stay put on iOS 16: iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. This is final and won’t change. Below is the list of eligible iPhones that will get upgraded to iOS 17:

iOS 17 Supported Devices

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
iPhone SE 2
iPhone SE 3

Apple’s iPhone 15 series, which includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, will run iOS 17 out of the box.

iOS 17 Beta

The official version of iOS 17 won’t land for a few days, but you can try Apple’s new operating system out on your iPhone right now if you want.

There are two versions of the iOS 17 beta. There’s a developer beta and then there’s a beta for users in the company’s Beta Software Program. Both are available to download right now.

For more about the iOS 17 beta, check out our guide.

iOS 17 Release Date

The iOS 17 beta will end soon as Apple’s pushed the final version of the beta, known as the Golden Master (GM).

The iOS 17 release date for iPhone is confirmed for Monday, September 18th. That’s the release date for all eligible iPhone devices.

The iOS 17 release date for older iPhone models lands shortly before the iPhone 15 release date on September 22nd.

iOS 17 Release Time

Apple hasn’t confirmed a specific iOS 17 release time, but the company almost always releases its software updates around 10AM Pacific on release day.

This means if you live in London, England you should see the iOS 17 update around 6PM in the evening. If you live in Melbourne, Australia, you’ll need to stay up late or wake up early if you want to install iOS 17 right when it’s released.

Major iOS releases like iOS 17 are often plagued with download issues as Apple’s servers get slammed with requests from eager iPhone users.

Those of you looking to avoid download issues and error codes should wait a few hours before installing the iOS 17 update on your iPhone.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 17 Beta & 11 Reasons You Should

Install to Help Improve Apple Improve iOS 17

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Trying new features before they are officially released is exciting, but that's just part of it. Using the iOS 17 beta will also help Apple squash issues before they reach millions of iPhone users around the world.

Your feedback about the iOS 17 beta's performance could help the company discover a nasty bug or a glitch ahead of the final release later this year.

If you're sick of dealing with issues or sick of hearing friends and family complain about problems, think about giving the iOS 17 beta a try.

If you decide to download the iOS 17 beta and find an issue on board, make sure you report it to Apple. This way, engineers can get to work on a permanent fix.