iOS 17 Update - Things Everyone Should Know

Part 1: iOS 17 New Features - What's New in iOS 17?

iOS 17 introduces fresh capabilities to enhance your communication with greater expression, streamline sharing, and deliver a novel full-screen encounter on your iPhone.

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Customizable Contact Posters
In iOS 17, you'll be able to pick your photo and style for the image your friends see when you give them a call.
Live Voicemail
With Live Voicemail, users gain the capability to access real-time transcriptions as callers leave voicemails. Calls designated as spam by carriers will not be featured in Live Voicemail, but will be swiftly declined."
FaceTime Video Messages
FaceTime video messages is a novel addition to FaceTime in iOS 17. When your FaceTime video call goes unanswered, you have the option to leave a video message for the intended recipient.
Enhanced Message
Messages App undergo substantial enhancements in iOS 17, featuring notable additions such as "Check In," "Catch Up," "Audio Message Transcription," "Swipe to Reply," "Search Filters," and the ability to "Share and View Locations."
NameDrop
The Namedrop feature in iOS 17 simplifies the sharing of contact information, enabling users to effortlessly exchange details by bringing their iPhones together or by pairing an iPhone with an Apple Watch.
Safari
Keep your browsing separate for topics like Work and Personal with different profiles in Safari. Profiles help you separate your history, extensions, Tab Groups, cookies, and favorites. You can quickly switch between profiles as you browse.
New Journal App
Journal is a brand-new app that helps iPhone users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve wellbeing.
Keyboard and Autocorrect
Autocorrect delivers even better support as you type. Autocorrected words are temporarily underlined so you know what's been changed and you can revert back to the original word with just a tap.

Part 2: Preparations for iOS 17 Update

Preparation 1: iOS 17 Compatibility - What Phones will iOS 17 Support?

This newest operating system will be supported on the following iPhone and iPad models

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iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max iPhone XS / XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2nd generation)
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iPad Pro (2nd generation and later) iPad Air (3rd generation and later) iPad (6th generation and later) iPad mini (5th generation and later)

Preparation 2: Back up your iPhone for iOS 17 Update - 3 Ways to Back up Your iPhone/iPad.

People Ask: Do I need to backup my iPhone before updating iOS 17?

"Upgrading to a new iOS system may cause errors and risk of data loss. It is highly recommended to back up your iPhone/iPad before installing iOS 17. Also, if you're not happy 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."

Backup_Dback Backup iDevice with D-Back
  • 1. Connect iPhone/iPad to PC.
  • 2. Choose the data types.
  • 3. 1-click to backup iPhone/iPad in minutes.

Option 1 - Professional & Easy

Backup_iCloud Backup iDevice to iCloud
  • 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to a Wi-Fi network.
  • 2. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
  • 3. Tap Back Up Now.

Limitations of Backing up Using iCloud:

  1. It can do a backup of files that you purchased and deleted them from App store.
  2. This method requires Wireless connection and it may not be efficient for people who have no wireless connection.

Option 2

Backup_iTunes Backup iDevice with iTunes
  • 1. Open iTunes on computer.
  • 2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer.
  • 3. Click File > Devices > Backup, click Back Up Now from Summary page.

Limitations of Backing up Using iTunes:

  1. With this method you will not be able to backup music, apps, movies and podcasts that have been sync to iTunes but not available on your iPhone.

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Preparation 3: Free up Space for iOS 17 update - A Professional Way to Free up Space on My iPhone

People Ask: How much storage is needed for iOS 17? or Why won't my phone let me update to iOS 17?

"Insufficient space on your iPhone or iPad can cause iOS 17 software updates to fail. Generally speaking, at least 5GB of free space is required to install a new iOS operating system, so it's important to check and clear space on your iOS device before upgrading."

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Video Guide: Free up Space with Umate Pro

iMyFone Umate Pro - iOS Data Eraser

  • Clean junk & temp files to speed up iPhone.
  • Compress/export/delete photos to free up iPhone.
  • Manage smartly large files & apps in bulk.
  • Permanently erase iOS data with 0% recovery and secure privacy.

Part 3: How to Update to iOS 17

When iOS 17 is officially released, you can either wait for your phone to remind you that it's available with a pop-up notification, or you can manually update your phone to iOS 17. So how to upgrade your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 17? Here's a step-by-step guide for you!

Update to iOS 17 When Your Phone is Available

1 Go to Settings > General,
2 Then tap Software Update,
3 If you see the iOS 17 option available on your device, tap it and install now. (If not, try Fixppo).
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Video Guide: How to Update to iOS 17

Part 4: iOS 17 Update Issues

With the release of iOS 17, people keep asking: what are the downsides of iOS 17 or is iOS 17 stable? In fact, many people have encountered some problems after installing the latest iOS 17. But don't worry, we're here to cheer you up and help you solve common iOS 17 update problems.

  • iOS 17 Update Failed
  • iOS 17 System Problems
  • iOS 17 App Problems

iOS 17 Downgrade - Troubleshooting All Issues

Part 1: Preparation for iOS 17 Downgrade

It's important to know that performing a downgrade is basically doing a clean installation on your device. Since you'll lose all your files and settings while rolling back to an older iOS version, it's best to back up your iPhone first.

Back up Your iPhone with iMyFone D-Back - Before iOS 17 Downgrade

1 Connect iPhone/iPad to PC,
2 Choose the data types,
3 1-click to backup iPhone/iPad in minutes.
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Part 2: How to Downgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 16 without Losing Data?

Regret upgrading? Here are 2 methods about How to downgrade iOS 17 after update?

Downgrade iOS 17 with iMyFone Fixppo

  • 1Launch Fixppo on your computer and select "Repair"
  • 2Select the "standard mode" to downgrade your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  • 3Select iPhone model, and specify iOS 16 as the firmware you want to download.
  • 4Once the firmware is downloaded, click Fix Now.
  • 5After a few minutes, your iPhone will restart and you will have the previous iOS version on your iPhone/iPad.
Notice:
  1. Make sure to select the "Standard Mode". So your data will remain intact after you downgrade to iOS 16.
  2. Use fixppo's easier "iOS upgrade/ downgrade" feature (iOS 17 beta supported) if you don't care about data loss or already have a good backup!
  3. iMyFone Fixppo can also help you fix various issues you face with iOS 17 update or downgrade.
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Video Guide: Downgrade iOS 17 to 16 Safely

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Downgrade iOS 17 with iTunes
  • 1 Backup your iPhone with iMyFone Itransor at first
  • 2 Go to ipsw.me, select your iPhone model and download the proper IPSW file.
  • 3 Turn off Find My iPhone. Connect your iOS device to computer and run your iTunes.Put device into DFU mode.
  • 4 Search your device icon on iTunes and click it > Choose Summary tab;
  • 5 (For Mac) press "Option" and click "Restore iPhone (or iPad/iPod)";
  • 6 (For Windows) press "Shift" and click "Restore iPhone (or iPad/iPod)".
  • 7 Find previous iOS ipsw file you have downloaded, select it and click "Open".
Notice:
  1. iOS 17 downgrade with iTunes may result in complete data loss. It's very important to backup your data first.
  2. You cannot restore your device with the backup that you created with iCloud/iTunes before downgrading. So remember to backup your iPhone with a 3rd party backup tool.
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Video Guide: Downgrade iOS 17 to 16 Without Data Loss

Part 3: iOS 17 Downgrade Issues

  • 1. iOS 17 Downgrade stuck in recovery mode/DFU mode/Apple logo
  • 2. Data loss after iOS 17 downgrade
  • 3. iCloud/iTunes backup can't be restored after iOS 17 downgrade
Quick Fixes:
  • Force restart iPhone: The best way to fix this problem is by force restarting your iPhone. In order to force restart your iPhone, you need to press the correct key combinations (Power + Home/Volume Down buttons). It will break the ongoing power cycle and would restart your device.
  • Clear historical data: If there is a lot of cache and website data on Safari, then it can tamper with its processing. To resolve this, go to Safari settings on iOS 16 and tap on "Clear History and Website Data". Confirm your choice to clear all the cache data from your iPhone.
  • Connect to iTunes: You can also launch an updated version of iTunes on your system and connect your iPhone to it. If your iPhone is already in the DFU or recovery mode, then iTunes will detect it, and ask you to restore it. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPhone entirely.
  • Use a repair tool: If you don't want to cause any evident harm to your iPhone, then use an expert third-party tool. iMyFone Fixppo can fix all the prominent iOS 16 issues. It will repair your iPhone to a stable iOS 16 version without losing any data at all.
Quick Fixes:
  • Restore a previous backup: The first approach is to restore a previous backup on your iOS. If you have already taken a backup using iTunes, then launch it and connect your device to the system. Go to its Summary tab and click on "Restore Backup". From here, you can select a previous iTunes backup to restore. In the same way, you can also restore a backup from iCloud as well.
  • Use a data recovery tool: If you haven't taken a backup of your iOS data before, then we recommend using a data recovery tool like iMyFone D-Back (iPhone Data Recovery). It can recover the lost and deleted data on your iPhone under different situations. You can get a preview of the recovered data and restore it back to your iOS device in a selective manner.
Quick Fixes:
  • Manage phone storage: TThe problem can happen when there is a lack of free space on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Storage and tap on "Manage Storage". From here, you can check if you have enough free space for the backup to be restored or not. Then you can turn to a data cleaning tool like iMyFone Umate Pro (iPhone Data Eraser).
  • Update iTunes: If you are using an outdated version of iTunes that is no longer compatible with your iOS version, then this problem can occur. To resolve this, go to your iTunes menu and check for the available updates.
  • Delete corrupted backup files: Another reason behind this issue is the clash between different backup files. Just go to the Device Preferences on iTunes and view the existing backups. Get rid of the previous corrupted backup files and retry the restoring process.

Transfer Data to New iPhones - WhatsApp & LINE Data

One of the biggest worries when switching new iPhones is how to transfer important app data from your old phone to the new one, especially instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and LINE.

Here is the best WhatsApp and LINE data migration guide to help you transfer your chat history without losing any data when you switch new iPhones.

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  • 1 Download and install iMyTrans (Pre iTransor for WhatsApp).
  • 2 Connect both the old and new mobile phones to the computer, and set up the source and target devices.
  • 3 Select "Transfer" and start transferring WhatsApp & LINE conversations conversations and other multimedia files.
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