Your Comprehensive Guide to iOS 17 Update and Downgrade

iOS 17 Overview
iOS 17 Upgrade
iOS 17 Downgrade
Fix iOS 17 Issues

iOS 17 Release Date

When Does iOS 17 Come Out

June 5, 2023

[iOS 17 Feature Release]: Apple announces iOS 17 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2023).

June 5, 2023

[iOS 17 Developer Beta Release Date]: The iOS 17 developer beta is released, allowing developers to test the new features and provide feedback.

July 12, 2023

[iOS 17 Public Beta Release Date]: The iOS 17 developer beta has been launched, enabling developers to explore the new features and offer feedback.

September 12th

[iOS 17 Release Date]: The official launch of iOS 17 is planned to coincide with the launch of the iPhone 15.

iOS 17 New Features

Contact Poster

You can personalize your call screen by choosing your favorite photos or emojis, applying filters or themes, adding cool fonts and designs. The person you're calling will see your special screen.

Live Voicemail

With Live Voicemail, when someone leaves you a voicemail, you can instantly read a written version of what they're saying right on your Lock Screen. This helps you decide if you want to answer the call or not.

iMessages

iMessage made its app organization better by adding a helpful arrow, showing location and audio messages right away, quickly turning speech into text, and including stickers all together.

Stickers

Your collection of stickers is in the emoji keyboard. This means you can use stickers wherever you can find emojis, like in apps you get from the App Store. You can also use Markup to add stickers to photos, documents, screenshots and other things.

FaceTime

Add a reaction that puts fun 3D effects like hearts, confetti, and fireworks on the screen. You can also share a reaction by just moving your hand.

StandBy

When you charge your device, Standby Mode lets you change the lock screen into a personalized and useful display.

NameDrop

NameDrop allows you to bring your iPhone close to another iPhone to exchange contact information. When you put two iPhones together, you can start SharePlay. This lets you enjoy music, movies, or games with someone else who also has an iPhone, and you can also use it to share content between the phones.

Journal

Journal app tries to get you to write down your thoughts and memories. You can add photos, audio recordings, and music to your journal entries and even make goals.

iOS 17 Support Devices

iPhone

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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 Plus

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Plus

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

iPad

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iPad (6th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
10.5-inch iPad Pro
11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation and later)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation and later)

iOS 17 Beta [Developer & Public]

How to Update to iOS 17

01 Backup iPhone before iOS 17 update

Upgrading to a new iOS system may cause errors and risk of data loss. It is strongly recommended to back up your iPhone/iPad before installing iOS 17. Also, if you are not satisfied with the new system and want to downgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 16, your previously stored backups can still be restored to your device. Here are 3 ways to back up your iPhone/iPad.

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Use iCloud
Use iTunes

Backup iPhone/iPad with AnyRecover

1 Download and install AnyRecover

2 Connect your iPhone/iPad to computer

3 Select a data type

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Backup iPhone/iPad using iCloud

1 Connect iPhone/iPad to WiFi network

2 Go to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "iCloud"

3 Click "iCloud Backup"

4 Click "Back Up Now"

Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer

Pro

Backup iPhone/iPad without using a computer.

Cons

Only 5GB iCloud backup capacity for free.
Selective backup and restore are not supported.

Backup iPhone/iPad with iTunes

1 Open iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac.

2 Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer.

3 Select your device in iTunes/Finder.

4 Click "Back Up Now".

Pro

Unlimited backup storage.

Cons

Selective backup and restore is not supported.
The backup file is not readable.

2 How to Update to iOS 17

Method 1. Update to iOS 17 via OTA

Step 1:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Step 2:
If the iOS 17 update is visible to you, select 'Download and Install.
Step 3:
Once the download is complete, select "Install."
Step 4:
After the update has been installed successfully, input your Apple ID password and proceed with the device setup.
Pro :
Download iOS 17 without computer.
Cons :
The download and upgrade processes may be impacted by the speed of your WiFi.

Method 2. Update to iOS 17 using iTunes

Step 1
Connect the iPhone to your computer.
Step 2
Open iTunes/Finder > Select your device and Click on Check for Update.
Step 3
Click on Download and Update.
Step 4
Accept the terms and conditions.
Step 5
Wait until the installation finishes and the device restarts.
Pro:
You can use iTunes/Finder to back up data.
Cons:
To update to iOS 17, you need to connect your iPhone to the computer.

Method 3. Update to iOS 17 using AnyRecover

Step 1:
Launch AnyRecover, choose “iPhone Recovery” and select "Fix System".
Step 2:
Connect your iPhone to the computer.
Step 3:
Click on “Standard Mode”.
Step 4:
Download the iOS version you need and click on "Start to Fix".
Pro:
Can fix any software issues that might occur during or after the iOS 17 update.

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Downgrade From iOS 17

1 Downgrade iOS 17 to 16

If you don't like it for some reason after installing iOS 17, you can downgrade iOS 17 to a previous version. However, downgrading iOS may not be an easy task. We will introduce to you how to downgrade iOS 17 and the problems you may encounter during the downgrade process. Be sure to back up the data on your device first, as downgrading may reset your device to its original factory settings.

2 Ways to Downgrade iOS 17 to iOS 16 Safely

Troubled by the frequent issues occurring after upgrading to iOS 17? Don't worry, here are two methods that can help you safely downgrade to iOS 16.

Downgrade iOS 17 with AnyRecover (The Easiest)

1 Download and install AnyRecover on Windows/Mac , connect your device to the computer.
2 Select AnyRecover "iPhone Recovery" mode, and then click "Fix iOS issues".
3 Choose the appropriate firmware for your iPhone and download it.
4 After downloading the firmware, click "Start" and wait for a while to complete the iOS 17 downgrade.

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Downgrade iOS 17 to 16 Using iTunes

1 Backup your iPhone/iPad.
2 Go to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "iCloud" > "Find My iPhone", enter your passcode to turn off "Find My iPhone" on iPhone.
3
Visit https://ipsw.me/ to download the IPSW file for iPhone.
4 Launch iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac), plug iPhone into your computer and click the iPhone icon.
5 Hold Shift (Windows) or Option (Mac) and click Restore iPhone.
6 Click to open the IPSW file you just downloaded.
7 iTunes will start to reset the device and restore the system. If you made an archived backup before installing iOS 17, you can restore the backup after downgrading to iOS 16.

Cons

This method requires the latest version of iTunes or Finder.
Be sure to back up your iPhone before downgrading with iTunes/Finder as there may be a risk of data loss.

Video Tutorial on How to Downgrade from iOS 17

1. Downgrade iOS 17 to iOS 16 Using Downgrade Tool

2. Remove iOS 17 Beta without Computer - Without Data Loss

More iOS 17 Tips

Fix iOS System Issues while/ after Updating to iOS 17

Way 1: Force Restart iPhone
Way 2: Restore iPhone with iTunes
Way 3：Fix it with AnyRecover without Data Loss

iOS 17 Stuck in Recovery Mode

More iOS Stuck in Recovery Mode Fixing Tips

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Way 3: Restore iPhone White Screen in DFU Mode
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White/Black Screen After iOS 17 Update

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Charge your iPhone for over an hour
Force restart iPhone
Hard Reboot Your iPhone
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iPhone Freezes During iOS 17 Update

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Check iPhone Storage
Delete Previous Update Files
Restart iPhone
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iOS 17 Stuck on Preparing Update

More iOS Stuck on Preparing Update Fixing Tips

Way 1: Reset All Settings
Way 2: Hard Reset Your iPhone
Way 3: Delete The Software Update
Way 4: Fix with AnyRecover

iOS 17 Stuck on Update Requested

More iPhone stuck on update requested fixing Tips

Way 1: Delete Previous Updates Package
Way 2: Use iTunes to Update Your Device
Way 3: Free Up Storage
Way 4: Use AnyRecover fixing it without data loss

iOS 17 Stuck on Estimating Time Remaining

More iPhone stuck on time remaining estimating Fixing Tips

Way 1: Force Restart iPhone
Way 2: Turn Off and Charge Your iPhone
Way 3: Restore Your iPhone Through iTunes
Way 4: Fix iPhone Stuck in SOS Mode Using AnyRecover

iPhone Stuck in SOS Mode

More iPhone Stuck on Emergency SOS Fixing Tips

Way 1: Update Your iPhone with iTunes or Finder
Way 2: DFU Restore Your iPhone
Way 3: Repair it with AnyRecover to Get out of Verifying Update

iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update

More iPhone stuck on Verifying Update Fixing Tips

Way 1: Force Restart Your iPhone
Way 2: Reinstall iOS
Way 3: Do a Factory Restore
Way 4: Use AnyRecover iOS Repair Programs

iOS 17 Stuck on Apple Logo

More iPhone stuck on apple logo Fixing Tips

Way 1: Restart your iPhone
Way 2: Recover with iTunes backup
Way 3: Restore with iCloud backup
Way 4: Retrieve with AnyRecover without backup

Data lost after Updating iOS 17

More iOS data recovery Tips

Way 1: Recover Photos from Recently Deleted Folder
Way 2: Retrieve Deleted Photos Using iTunes
Way 3: Recover Deleted Photos via iCloud
Way 4: Recover Permanently Deleted Photos with AnyRecover

iPhone Photos Disappeared from Album

More iPhone deleted photos recovery Tips

Way 1: Check Recently Deleted Folder Before 30 Days
Way 2: Recover Notes via iTunes Backup
Way 3: Restore Notes with iCloud backup
Way 4: Recover Permanently Deleted Notes without Backup/iCloud using AnyRecover

iPhone Notes Missing

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