Apple releases iOS 17.2.1 with bug fixes

Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 with a bunch of bug fixes. This is a minor software update and is available over the air for all compatible iPhone models.

Previously, Apple released iOS 17.2 which features a new Journal app, spatial video recording support, new widgets, and more. The company is also beta testing iOS 17.3 which features Stolen Device Protection and collaborative Apple Music Playlists.

iOS 17.2.1

What’s new in iOS 17.2.1?

As this is a minor release, Apple’s release notes reflect it as well:

This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

iOS 17.2.1 compatible iPhone models

Here is the list of compatible devices with this update:

  • iPhone 15 
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Note: Apple has not released a corresponding update to iPad with this software release.

Install iOS 17.2.1 on iPhone

To install the update on your iPhone, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update. Make sure your iPhone has at least 50% battery charge and is connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection.

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Imran Hussain is the founder and editor of iThinkDifferent, which he launched in 2008 to cover Apple news, reviews, and how-to guides. He has spent over 15 years writing about iOS, macOS, and the wider Apple ecosystem, with a focus on hands-on guides - installing developer betas, troubleshooting, and walking through new features on his own devices. Based in Dubai, he also loves to cover photography, gaming, and the tech industry more broadly on his social media profiles.

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