Apple recently seeded iOS 17.0.3 with a fix for the iPhone 15 Pro's overheating issue. Apple released iOS 17 last month with major changes throughout the operating system. The company has made various visual tweaks to the platform while introducing new features to the mix. Today, Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.6.1, the last available update to iOS 16. What this means is that you can no longer downgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 16, even if you are not satisfied with the latest update.
iOS 16.6.1 is no longer being signed, downgrade from iOS 17 is not possible on iPhone
iOS 17 is a fairly new update and it comes with its fair share of issues and bugs that could have an impact on user experience. I have noticed my iPhone 14 Pro Max locking automatically while using the device, a sudden reduction in volume, and more. While the latest update continues to offer new features and changes, iOS 16.6.1 was a more stable build than iOS 17. Now that Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.6.1, you can no longer downgrade from iOS 17.0.2 or iOS 17.0.3.
Other than iOS 16.6.1, Apple has also stopped signing iOS 17 as well as iOS 17.0.1. The company stops signing a new iOS build after the new version is released to prevent users from downgrading to the previous one. While the company wants you to enjoy the new features, it mainly wants its devices to stick to the latest security updates. If you are having issues with iOS 17.0.2 or newer versions, it is now impossible to downgrade to a stable build of iOS 16.
Apple recently released iOS 17.0.3 which carries a fix for the iPhone 15 Pro's overheating issue. The latest update was a response from Apple after receiving multiple overheating complaints from users. The issue only impacts iPhone 15 pro users and according to tests, the issue persists. Potentially, the issue could be part of third-party apps like Insatgram. However, some users have stated that it is a hardware issue stretching from the new A17 Pro chip.
Apple is currently testing iOS 17.1 which currently rests in the beta phase. If you are a developer, you can download and install the latest build right now. iOS 17.1 will be a major update considering the number of features it will bring to the table. The update will bring most of the features that Apple announced at its WWDC 2023 event in June. As mentioned earlier, you will have to wait for Apple to fix the bugs in iOS 17.1 if you are experiencing inconveniences in iOS 17.0.2 or iOS 17.0.3 but you can not downgrade to any version of iOS 16 from this point forward. We will let you guys know when Apple releases iOS 17.1, so be sure to stick around.
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