How to Prepare Your iPhone For iOS 17 Download Ahead of Final Release Today
Apple is officially releasing iOS 17 later today with a boatload of forward-facing features. If you are anxiously waiting for the release and download, you should consider preparing your iPhone for the final download of iOS 17. If you think your iPhone is not prepared for the final iOS 17 release, you can follow the steps below.
iOS 17 is a significant update considering the number of features it brings to the table. From enhanced AirDrop features to better customization of the Lock Screen, iOS 17 will revamp how you use your iPhone in many ways. This year, Apple will release iPadOS 17 alongside iOS 17 which means that all of the measures are oriented toward the iPhone as well as the iPad. Follow the steps below to prepare your iPhone and iPad for the final iOS 17 download.
Compatibility
The first thing that you have to make sure of is to have a compatible iPhone that supports Apple's latest iOS 17 update. iOS 17 is compatible with all iPhone models starting from the iPhone XS and newer models. This year, Apple is letting go of the iPhone 8 lineup and iPhone X which means that the devices will no longer get the final iOS 17 release and there will be no way available to download the build. If you have an iPhone X or older model, you should not prepare your device for the final iOS 17 release. All newer models should consider preparing your iPhone.
Create a Backup
The next step to prepare for the final iOS 17 release is to create a backup of your iPhone or iPad. Final updates usually bring issues with it and we have experienced in the past how devices are bricked. Henceforth, it would be wise to create a backup of your entire data. You can either back up your iPhone on an external storage, computer or create a backup on
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