Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 to fix overheating iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has released iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 to all iPhone and iPad users. This release has come as a response to iPhone 15 Pro overheating claims, which Apple had blamed on an issue in iOS 17 as well as popular third-party apps and games like Instagram, Asphalt 9,, and Uber. The company had committed to remedying the issue in an update, and it’s finally available.

iOS 17.0.3

iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3

The highlight feature of this release is a fix for an issue that caused iPhones to overheat. Otherwise, the 

Here are the release notes for iOS 17.0.3:

This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.

Here are the release notes for iPadOS 17.0.3:

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

Both software updates also feature a couple of security fixes focused on the Kernel and WebRTC. The security vulnerability related to the Kernel may have been actively exploited on iOS 16.6 and earlier versions, as per a note by Apple, therefore, it is recommended that users update as soon as possible.

Apple had previously released iOS 17.0.2 with a bug fix for an issue that impacted data transfer from one iPhone or iPad to another.

If your iPhone still heats up after installing the latest update, you may want to check if your USB-C cable is causing your iPhone 15 Pro to heat up

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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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