Apple's iOS 17.0.2, iPadOS 17.0.2 , and watchOS 10.0.2 updates are now available for select devices, offering fixes for bugs related to initial setup and data transfer.
Small software updates typically include significant security improvements and bug fixes. Since there's no indication of an immediate release of iOS 17.1, Apple is moving forward with updates in smaller increments.
On Tuesday, Apple released new versions of iOS 17.0.2, iPadOS 17.0.2, and watchOS 10.0.2 to the general public. Initially, iOS 17.0.2 was only available for iPhone 15, but it is now available for all iPhone models with the corresponding software.
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The iOS and iPadOS versions have the build number 21A351, which is higher than the version 21A340 released on September 21.
The updates do not include any registered CVE entries, but they address an error related to the initial device setup. The update resolves an issue that could prevent data from being transferred directly from another iPhone/iPad during setup.
The version , with build number 21R371, upgrades the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.In addition to bug fixes and security updates, there is a possibility that it will also resolve data transfer issues.
Anyone using iOS 17, iPadOS 17, or watchOS 10 on affected devices is advised to update as soon as possible
Source: appleinsider.com
