As we expected, Apple has officially launched iOS 17.2.1 for everyone iPhone users, besides Mac 14.2.1. It is curious to note how no There was a release of watchOS 10.2.1, perhaps because engineers were engaged in more important aspects of the software such as the ability to circumvent the ban on patent infringement.
As we understand from the name (or rather from the build number), this is definitely a minor update, which usually focuses on correcting bugs and vulnerabilities.
After the release of iOS 17.2 last week, some users reported a bug that caused the Messages app to disappear when app icons were rearranged on the home screen.
The changelog confirms that the update includes resolving security issues but on Apple’s website none are specified yet.
Download iOS 17.2.1
You can download the update directly from your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. However, if you want to restore your device and do a clean install, you can speed up the process by downloading the firmware below, in .ipsw format:
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