As of February 15, 2024, Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 17.3, effectively blocking any attempts to downgrade from the latest version, iOS 17.3.1, as reported on February 16, 2024. This move comes as a surprise to some iPhone users, especially considering the recent release of iOS 17.4's web app upgrades and the iPhone 16's AI enhancements. Despite these advancements, a notable 25% of iPhone users have yet to upgrade to iOS 17. The discontinuation of iOS 17.3 signing also follows the introduction of features such as stolen device protection and bug fixes in the 17.3 update.
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