iOS 17.1.2 update released by Apple, but users encounter battery and Wi-Fi issues
Apple has rolled out iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 platforms unveiled in September.
Apple has rolled out iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 platforms unveiled in September. These releases follow the recent introduction of iOS 17.1.1, which was also a bug fix update.
However, the much-anticipated iOS 17.1.2 update is not without its share of challenges. Some iPhone users are reporting issues, including swift battery depletion and complications with Wi-Fi. Despite Apple’s emphasis on security enhancements in the release notes, users are encountering both new and persistent problems.
The existing catalog of iOS 17.1.2 problems encompasses swift battery depletion, Bluetooth complications, Wi-Fi issues, challenges with Exchange, and difficulties with both first and third-party apps, adds the report.
To obtain iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 on compatible iPhones and iPads, users can access the update through the Settings app by navigating to General > Software Update. As indicated in Apple’s release notes, iOS 17.1.2 primarily focuses on crucial security enhancements, specifically addressing vulnerabilities that could have potentially been exploited in prior iOS versions.
Moreover, Apple has identified vulnerabilities related to the processing of web content, which may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. Notably, there have been reports suggesting that these issues might have been exploited in versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1.
As per the California-based giant, users are strongly advised to update their devices to iOS 17.1.2 promptly to ensure they benefit from the latest security enhancements and protect their devices from potential exploits.
