Apple has already confirmed that it will launch iOS 18 on September 16 for all compatible iPhone devices. Even though iOS 18 brings a lot of new changes and functions, some users may prefer not to make immediate transition to the new version to avoid any errors or compatibility problems with essential applications. For this reason, Apple will allow users to remain on iOS 17 after launching iOS 18 and continue to receive security updates.
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iOS 17.7 with security patches
With the launch of the iOS 18.0 RC (candidate) version for the public, Apple has launched IOS 17.7 RC for developers and those who have devices enrolled in public beta. This update does not bring new significant features, but includes security corrections and solving some errors for iOS 17. It is expected that iOS 17.7 will be launched simultaneously with iOS 18.0, next week.
How can you set iPhone to stay on iOS 17 after launch iOS 18
După ce se va lansa iOS 18, în aplicația “Setări” > “Actualizare Software” vei opțiunea să alegi dacă dispozitivul iPhone vrei să rămână pe iOS 17 cu cele mai recente actualizări de securitate sau să facă upgrade la iOS 18.
It is important to note that this is not the first time Apple offers such an option. Last year, the company continued to provide security updates for iOS 16, even after the launch of iOS 17. However, after a certain period, these patches were only available for devices that could not be updated at iOS 17. Given that iOS 18 is compatible with all devices that support and iOS 17, it is likely that Apple will cease updating for IOS 17.
The option by which the iPhone can remain on iOS 17 after launching iOS 18 is useful for users based on certain applications that, at the time of launch, may not be completely compatible with iOS 18.
In addition to iOS 18, Apple will launch next week and iPados 18, Watchos 11, TVos 18, Visionos 2 and Macos Sequoia, thus offering a wide range of updates for all its important platforms.
