Apple has stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 17.1, the first major software update for iOS & iPadOS 17 since it first debuted this Fall. This means that downgrades to iOS or iPadOS 17.1 are no longer possible on modern handsets.
iOS 17.1
iOS & iPadOS 17.1 updates bring AirDrop over Internet, more StandBy Mode options, Music app features, & more…
Apple on Wednesday officially released iOS & iPadOS 17.1, one day later than initially anticipated after many news outlets took a leak from a French regulatory group known as the ANFR during the iPhone 12 radiation concern debacle a little too seriously.
iOS 17.1 lets you choose a Photos album to shuffle on your Lock Screen
At long last, iOS 17.1 allows your iPhone to shuffle through images from a specific Photos album to set as your dynamically changing Lock Screen wallpaper.
iOS 17.1 brings a fix for Screen Time not syncing settings across devices
Apple’s iOS 17.1 software includes a bug fix for an issue where Screen Time settings would unexpectedly reset or not sync across devices.
iOS 17.1 brings back your purchased ringtones
iOS 17.1 fixes a bug that prevented iPhone owners from customizing text alerts, mail notifications and more using custom ringtones purchased from the iTunes Store.
iOS 17.1 includes a software fix for the recent iPhone OLED burn-in issue
Apple’s iOS 17.1 update addresses an OLED burn-in issue impacting some iPhones, including the latest iPhone 15 lineup and older models.
iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 expected to launch on October 24
Apple has reportedly set Tuesday, October 24, as the official release date for the upcoming iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 updates.
The Action button will no longer trigger certain actions like the camera or flashlight with the iPhone in your pocket
iOS 17.1 tweaks the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pros to prevent it from triggering the camera, flashlight and other actions in your pocket.
Discover Card adding ability to view credit card balance & transaction history in Apple Wallet app
Discover Card appears to be stepping up its support for a convenient new feature in the Apple Wallet app as of iOS 17.1 beta 3, which is available for developers to test on their devices starting Tuesday.
iOS 17.1 includes support for the Nintendo Switch N64 controller
iOS 17.1 and other related updates allow you to connect Nintendo's Switch N64 controller to play games on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
iOS 17.1 adds new StandBy display options to keep the iPhone’s screen awake
Apple's iOS 17.1 update brings new display options to the iPhone's StandBy mode, including a toggle to keep the screen awake while StandBy is active.
iOS 17.1 enables cellular AirDrop when Wi-Fi is unavailable
iOS 17.1 enables a new AirDrop feature to finish an in-progress file transfer via the internet, using your iPhone's cellular data, if Wi-Fi becomes unavailable.