Two weeks after the first public release of Apple’s latest operating system update, iOS 17.0.3 is now rolling out to iPhone users. The company’s latest iOS update fixes an issue affecting Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models after users complained of overheating issues. The iOS 17.0.3 update also fixes a security vulnerability affecting the core of the operating system that could allow malicious actors to access users’ smartphones.
Apple recently confirmed that there is a bug in iOS 17 that may cause new iPhone models to heat up, and some apps such as Uber and Instagram are not properly optimized for iOS 17 and Apple’s new A17 Pro chip, which may exacerbate the heating problem. cooling problem. The company said at the time that the bug would be resolved through a software update, which is now rolling out to users.
In addition to fixes for iPhone 15 Pro models, the iOS 17.0.3 update also fixes a security issue affecting the core of iOS that allowed malicious users to gain elevated privileges on the smartphone, a flaw that has been actively exploited, according to Apple said, applicable to iOS 16.6 and earlier versions. Likewise, the update fixes a flaw in WebRTC, a real-time messaging framework used by several companies, that allowed arbitrary code execution on user devices.
If you haven’t received a notification to update to iOS 17.0.3, you can manually check and install the update yourself by following these steps:
How to install iOS 17.0.3 on iPhone
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Connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network and charge until the battery level is above 50%.
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Open the Settings app and tap General > Software updates.
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Wait for updates to be listed, then click Update now.
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Enter your phone’s password and the update will begin downloading.
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Wait for the update to complete and your phone to restart, this may take a few minutes.
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