iOS 17.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Unexpected Update For All iPhone Users
Apple has released a minor but urgent update with bug fixes in the form of iOS 17.2.1 for the latest phones and iOS 16.7.4 for earlier handsets.
Which iPhones Can Run iOS 17.2.1 and iOS 16.7.4?
iOS 17.2.1 is compatible with iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, all versions of iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 variants, and iPhone SE second- and third-generation models.
iOS 16.7.4 is compatible with iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.
How To Get It
To get the update, go to the iPhone's Settings app, choose General, then Software Update. You can choose to download the new software now.
The update is small, with a size of under 300MB for iOS 17.1.2.
What's In The Release
The iOS 17.2.1 update focuses on bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
The iOS 16.7.4 update fixes an issue where built-in Apple apps that may have been deleted may not reinstall.
