Apple releases update for iOS 17.1.2

iOS 17

While the current beta-testing cycle has revolved around iOS 17.2, Apple has released a smaller update to the public in the form of iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2. Such releases are usually focused on smaller updates to the operating system, such as bug fixes or security issues.

The update to iOS 17.1.2 follows after Apple’s release of another smaller update in November. iOS 17.1.1 made changes that fixed charging-related NFC issues and the weather Lock Screen widget,

As Apple rarely details every bug in a release, it may be a while before the changes Apple made actually surface.

To manually update to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, open the Settings app then select General, then Software Update. If the update is available for your device, tap it and follow the on-screen instructions.