Following the launch of iOS 17, numerous iPhone 15 and 15 Pro users reported overheating problems with their devices. In response, Apple has recently rolled out the iOS 17.0.3 update specifically for iPhone users. Alongside this, a new iPadOS version, 17.0.3, has also been made available for iPad users.
For security purposes, Apple typically refrains from discussing or confirming any security-related issues until they have conducted thorough investigations and necessary patches or updates are made available to the public.
For those eager to get the update, you can effortlessly download the iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on your device.
The iOS 17.0.3 update, labeled as build 21A360, primarily addresses the overheating issues that users have faced, especially on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This update serves as a remedy for those specific complaints.
In late September, Apple acknowledged the presence of a bug in iOS 17. They revealed that certain third-party apps were overburdening the A17 Pro chip, resulting in overheating issues. Apps like Instagram and Uber were among those implicated. To combat this, Apple not only released an update to rectify the iOS 17 problems but also collaborated with app developers to fine-tune the apps in question. Do you know Apple Roll Out Ios 17.1 Beta 2 Update? Read More
MacRumors reported that Apple has clarified the overheating issue would be addressed with the iOS 17 update. Contrary to some rumors, the heating problem wasn’t related to the iPhone’s titanium frame; it’s a misconception that has been circulating. Apple has suggested that some third-party apps might also be contributing to the issue. Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo opined that the overheating could stem from “certain decisions in the thermal system design.” He hinted that a potential solution might involve adjusting the processor’s performance.
Furthermore, Apple emphasized the superiority of the iPhone 15 Pro’s new design, asserting that it is better equipped for heat dissipation compared to previous models that utilized stainless steel or aluminum frames.
The updates for iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 also fix a kernel vulnerability that could let an attacker gain higher access rights. Apple acknowledges that this security gap was taken advantage of in iOS versions prior to 16.6.