There are a few ways to check if your iPhone can run iOS 17 if you wish to. The aforementioned iPhone models work with iOS 17:
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
To determine the specific iPhone model you own, open the Settings app and tap on General > About. Next to Model Name, you’ll see which specific model of your iPhone you have.
What are the new features in iOS 17?
Apple added many new things to iOS 17. Here are some of the important ones:
1. Improved iMessage app: In iOS 17, the iMessage app now has a new menu that you can open up. just tap on the ‘+’ symbol and find various moves you can initiate, like sharing your area, pictures, stickers, notes, and that’s just the beginning.
2. Contact posters: Make personalized Contact Posters that people see when you call them. Choose a photo or Memoji to customize, as well as font and font color preferences and more. Contact Posters can be seen both via the Phone app as well as third-party apps.
3. Live Voicemail and Messages: Users can now benefit from real-time transcriptions of voicemails and messages left by callers, enabling them to read or listen while callers leave messages for them.
4. Stickers: This feature provides you with an easy way to organize all of your stickers – Live Stickers, Memoji, Animoji and third-party sticker packs alike – in one central place. React quickly to messages by tapping either the plus button or Tapback menu, then select your sticker from within this album to react with.
5. Search Filters: You can quickly locate what you are searching for by combining filters such as people, keywords and content types like photos or links.
6. Standby: This feature adds an exciting element of surprise when charging your iPhone, offering various modes such as Nightstand, Photo Frame or Clock which display information or personalized content directly on-screen.
7. Autocorrect Improvements: The updated Autocorrect in iOS 17 is powered by a language model that uses transformer technology, which better understands context and anticipates your typing. Its personalization feature also learns over time your word choices and preferences for an optimal experience.
What are the other new features in IOS 17?
iOS 17 includes new features, which are:
1. AirDrop and NameDrop: These features make sharing and connecting easier than ever. AirDrop enables you to send files, photos, and more with nearby devices with just a tap; NameDrop lets you share contact details by holding up your iPhone near theirs.
2. Journal: To capture life’s moments and keep memories close at hand, this feature allows you to create a personalized journal with photos, videos, notes and more – and highlights can even appear on Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets!
3. Music: With this feature, there are new ways to enjoy your music with spatial audio, dynamic head tracking, lossless audio playback and lyrics and playlist sharing via Messages or social media with your friends.
4. AirPlay: Apple’s AirPlay allows users to stream content directly from an iPhone directly onto Apple TV and other AirPlay 2-enabled devices with improved quality and stability, with control of playback, volume, and other parameters accessible via Control Center or Lock Screen.
5. Focus Mode: This feature helps you focus on what matters by allowing you to create custom profiles that filter out notifications or applications that might distract. Focus modes can be set for work, personal, sleep, gaming and other scenarios – you can sync your Focus modes across devices and notify contacts when you won’t be available.
6. Safari: Safari Extensions for iPhone and iPad brings all the functionality and power of Safari extensions. Download and manage extensions in the App Store to customize your browsing. You can use extensions for example to block ads and translate web pages.
How do I update my iPhone to iOS 17?
Before updating to iOS 17, ensure your iPhone is compatible and has enough storage space, then back up all data before installing the update. Here are the steps:
1. Check compatibility: iOS 17 is only compatible with iPhone SE (2nd Gen or later), iPhone XR and later models; older devices will not see an option to update.
2. Backup Your Data: For extra safety during an update process, back up your iPhone data using either iCloud or your computer to ensure you have a copy of all important information in case something goes amiss during the update process.
3. How to Download iOS 17: Navigating to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting iOS 17 should you find it available for your device will provide the option to download and install. Simply tap it, accept its terms and conditions, and begin the download. Keep in mind that download size may differ depending on both device type and current software version.
4. Install iOS 17: Once the download has completed, you have several options for installing it immediately or later. In both instances, your iPhone must be connected to both power and Wi-Fi networks during installation – it may reboot several times while showing a progress bar on screen during this process; just be patient.
Hope this helps you update to iOS 17 and take advantage of its many new features and improvements!
How long does it take to update to iOS 17?
Time necessary to update to iOS 17 depends on various factors, including device model, iOS version, internet speed and storage space availability. On average, updating to this version may take around 30 minutes; however this time may differ for individual users.
The update process consists of four stages: downloading, preparing, verifying and installing. Each of these can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours before installing on your device – you can easily keep an eye on each stage from your screen!
I hope this helps! 😊
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