iOS 16.7 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 16.7

Release Date ― September 21, 2023
Build Numbers ― 20H19
Darwin Kernel Version ―

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

iOS 16.6 RC Release Notes

New Features & Changes
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues

Additional Notes

• Developers and testers can report bugs using the Feedback app. If you don't have the public or developer profiles installed, you can still open the app by entering the following URL in Safari:
  

  applefeedback://

• iOS 16 Preview
• iOS 16 Features
• iOS 16 Press Release
• iOS Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 14 Pro/Max: 1.80.02
• iPhone SE (3rd gen): 2.07.03
• iPhone 13/mini/Pro/Max: 2.80.01
• iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max: 3.80.01
• iPhone 11/Pro/Max/SE (2nd gen)/iPad Air (4th gen): 4.03.01
• iPhone XR/XS/Max: 5.03.00
• Qualcomm iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 8.03.00
• Intel iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 5.03.00

Spoiler: Carrier Version

Australia

• Optus - 51.0
• Telstra - 52.7
• Vodafone AU - 51.0

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 54.0
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 44.1

Brazil

• Claro Brasil - 54.1.0
• Vivo - 54.0
• TIM -
• Oi -

Canada

• Videotron - 53.0
• Rogers - 41.0
• Fido - 54.1
• Bell - 54.0.1
• Telus - 54.0.1
• Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.0.1
• Fizz - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 54.0

France

• Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
• Orange France - 54.0

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 54.0
• Telekom.de - 52.7
• O2-DE - 54.2.2

Greece:

• Cosmote - 38.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT - 49.0

India

• Airtel - 54.0
• Jio - 54.0 (iPhone) and 54.0.1 (iPad)
• Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 54.0

Ireland

• Eir - 33.5
• Vodafone IE - 38.0

Mexico

• Mexico - Telcel - 54.0.1

Morocco

• Orange - 50.0

Netherlands

• KPN - 54.0
• Vodafone NL - 45.0

Poland

• T-Mobile -
• Orange - 49.6.3 (Voice & SMS)
• Play - 31.0

Portugal

• Vodafone P - 40.0

Romania

• Orange RO - 53.7.2

Southeast Asia

• Singapore Singtel -
• Philippines Globe - 53.7.2
• Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
• Philippines Smart - 54.0
• Thailand AIS - 53.0
• Thailand DTAC - 53.0
• Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
• Malaysia Maxis -33.0
• Malaysia Digi -
• Malaysia celcom -
• Hong Kong - 32.0
• Taiwan -

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 53.0
• Sunrise - 54.0
• Swisscom 54.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

United Kingdom

• EE - 54.0
• BT-UK (EE MVNO)- 50.0.1
• Three - 54.0
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 36.5.4
• O2-UK - 50.0
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) - 41.0
• Vodafone UK - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) - 39.5
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 51.0
• LycaMobile (EE MVNO) - 54.0

United States

• AT&T - 54.0.1
• Cricket - 40.5.2
• FirstNet - 51.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 54.0.1
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 54.0.1
• T-Mobile - 54.1.1
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 54.0.1
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 54.0.1
• Verizon - 54.0.1
• Verizon (iPad) - 41.0
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 51.0.1
• Xfinity Mobile - 52.0

Spain

• Orange ES - 54.0

Finland

• DNA - 52.7

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

 

[Dylan33x]

is there an IPSW for this or OTA only?

 

[Banglazed]

is there an IPSW for this or OTA only?

Connect to Mac Finder or PC iTunes for IPSW to update if you don't want to use OTA

 

[Dylan33x]

Connect to Mac Finder or PC iTunes for IPSW to update if you don't want to use OTA

Right, but in the past with most of these “prior version” updates they were only available over OTA.

 

[Hans300]

Where are my 16.7 folks? 😎

 

[ArrayDecay]

Where are my 16.7 folks? 😎

Downloading rn

 

[Paradoxally]

Where are my 16.7 folks? 😎

Here!

 

[ios3]

I’m glad iOS 17 capable devices get this update, as it’s good to wait for a few releases of the newer OS before upgrading

 

[Dylan33x]

Yeah, OTA only release except for devices not supported by 17 with the one exception of iPad 6th Gen

 

[Kulfon]

I always have the feeling that updates like iOS 16.7 will drain battery, make your iphone slower to force you into a phone upgrade

 

[Reverend Benny]

Installed 16.7 last night and it seems alright.
Will try and push it out to a bunch at work via intune today whenever 16.7 shows up as an option to distribute.

 

[Reverend Benny]

I always have the feeling that updates like iOS 16.7 will drain battery, make your iphone slower to force you into a phone upgrade

Disregard the feeling and go with facts.
Sure, they have released a few bad updates years ago that slowed down devices and Apple had explained why that was.
Iphone 4 should never have gotten iOS 7 released, Apple adminted that. On the other hand, it made the device live a bit longer and being up to date.

The CPU throttling feature that was introduced wasn't explained properly and also a way to try and deal with the bad batteries shipped with some of the XS devices.

When looking at battery tests online it seems to vary much on the device if the battery life gets better or worse with an update.

 

[Populus]

I’m afraid there’s no way to update devices that are supported by iOS 17, at least manually with IPSW, right?

I was able to download iPadOS 16.6.1 so I think I will update my iPads with that version this weekend, while it is still signed.

 

[ios3]

I’m afraid there’s no way to update devices that are supported by iOS 17, at least manually with IPSW, right?

I was able to download iPadOS 16.6.1 so I think I will update my iPads with that version this weekend, while it is still signed.

Unfortunately IPSW’s are only available for the devices not getting iOS 17. While there are no features listed in 16.7, I’d imagine there are many bug fixes + security updates that were just patched 2 days ago. So I’d go to 16.7 honestly

 

[100Teraflops]

I updated my 14 pm to IOS 16.7 and now I cannot backup through finder. I use a cable to connect to finder. I receive an error that states finder cannot read my iPhone. Anyone else having a problem? I run Catalina on an older MacBook pro. I was fine with 16.6

 

[ios3]

I updated my 14 pm to IOS 16.7 and now I cannot backup through finder. I use a cable to connect to finder. I receive an error that states finder cannot read my iPhone. Anyone else having a problem? I run Catalina on an older MacBook pro. I was fine with 16.6

Haha I actually also have an older MacBook Pro running Catalina. I gave it a try on my end and it worked. Restart both your Mac and iPhone and try again.

If that doesn’t help, reset location & privacy on your iPhone. You will have to configure those settings/apps again, but it won’t take long. This might help as it resets usb connections to previously used computers

 

[100Teraflops]

Thanks. I rebooted my computer and that seem to fix it.

 

[ios3]

Thanks. I rebooted my computer and that seem to fix it.

Glad to hear! Catalina is the first macOS that incorporated iOS syncing within Finder, so sometimes it’ll get stuck

 

[winxmac]

iPhone 14 Pro Max was on iOS 16.2 prior to upgrade to iOS 16.6.1 IPSW then OTA to iOS 16.7 RC

Non-person sender, e.g. Yahoo, Google, Line, show up with names all in uppercase on iOS 16.2 but after upgrading to iOS 16.6.1 IPSW via Finder on Monterey, the sender names are now showing all in lowercase... Tried iOS 16.7 RC OTA and nothing changed even after multiple reboots... Something trivial but really weird change...

EDIT: Will now be updating to public non-beta release of iOS 16.7

 

[Banglazed]

This build released for iPhone 8 to X and iPad 5 Pro 12.9 and 9.7 inch models

 

[ras113]

i am on 16.5.1, is it to late now to update to 16.7 now? I dont want ios 17 yet..?

 

[sack_peak]

i am on 16.5.1, is it to late now to update to 16.7 now? I dont want ios 17 yet..?

Your iPhone will give you the option of 16.7 or 17.x.

I saw it on my iPhone 13 Pro Max after 17.x was released.

 

[Populus]

Exactly, if you enter into system updates, it should show you both, iOS 16.7 and iOS 17.0.3. You can choose, but remember, it is an OTA update, things could go wrong, just try to have a good WiFi signal and enough battery.

I personally don’t like OTA updates, but I guess at this point they are reliable enough.

 

[ras113]

Thank you! I still feel lucky to get one 16.7. I will not go through again with bad ios upgrade with 17.0,17.1.....
I am right now updating to 16.7.

 

[sack_peak]

Thank you! I still feel lucky to get one 16.7. I will not go through again with bad ios upgrade with 17.0,17.1.....
I am right now updating to 16.7.

Welcome! Favor could you reply to this thread with what your thoughts are about iOS 17.