Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases an urgent iOS update – here’s how to download it

Merely days after the release of its new operating system – iOS 17 – Apple has had to issue urgent updates.

iOS 17.0.1, now available globally, fixes three security flaws that left devices exposed to ‘malware’ – malicious computer software.

The update is for all iPhone models still supported by the tech giant – so those released in 2018 and later (including iPhone XS and the 2nd generation iPhone SE).

However, if you’ve got yourself a brand new iPhone 15 in the last few days, you’ll need an even newer update – iOS 17.0.2.

iOS 17.0.2 also fixes an issue that may prevent the transfer of data directly from an older iPhone during setup.

A customer holds an iPhone 15 at a store in Los Angeles, California, on Friday (September 22) – the global release day. Apple’s new iOS mobile operating system, iOS 17, was released to coincide with the new device (although it was made available for other recent iPhone models too). Now, Apple has had to release new versions (iOS 17.0.1 and iOS 17.0.2) to fix bugs

How to install the urgent iPhone update

Go to the Settings app on your iPhone (denoted by the cog or gear icon)
Select ‘General’ followed by ‘Software Update’
Tap ‘Download and Install’

Therefore, if you have the new iPhone 15, you should update it to iOS 17.0.2 before you try transferring data from your old device, not after.

To get either of the latest updates for your iPhone (or iPad, which is also affected), you just need to head to your device’s Settings and select ‘General’ followed by ‘Software Update’.

Tapping ‘Download and Install’ should start the update, which could take a few minutes to complete.

Apple’s new iOS mobile operating system, iOS 17, was released last week, a few days before the iPhone 15 hit the shelves (although iOS 17 was made available for other recent iPhone models too).

In a web post, Apple disclosed the three security flaws that are affecting iOS 17.0, which will be fixed in minutes as long as you update.

One of these flaws allowed a malicious app to be able ‘to bypass signature validation’ – meaning it may be able to run without the user noticing.

iOS 17.0.1 is for iPhone models still supported by the tech giant – so those released in 2018 and later (including the iPhone XS and the 2nd generation iPhone SE). iPhone 15 gets iOS 17.0.2

iOS 17.0.1 fixes three security flaws

1. CVE-2023-41991: A malicious app may be able ‘to bypass signature validation’ – meaning it may be able to run without the user noticing

2. CVE-2023-41992: A local attacker ‘may be able to elevate their privileges’ to take control of an iPhone

3. CVE-2023-41993: Processing web content may lead to ‘arbitrary code execution’ – allowing an attacker to execute any code they want on a victim’s system

Apple disclosed the flaws following tip-offs from Google and the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab research group.

iOS 17.0.1 – which is for all recent iPhone models apart from the new iPhone 15 – fixes the bugs.

Meanwhile, iOS 17.0.2 includes the three security fixes of iOS 17.0.1, but it also corrects the iPhone 15’s data transfer issue, the tech giant said in another post.

If you have any one of the new iPhone 15 models, you should notice in your Settings that the newest software update available is iOS 17.0.2.

iOS 17.0.2 fixes the data transfer issue that is issue specific to the iPhone 15 lineup, so the update is not necessary for older iPhone models.

Therefore, if you have an older iPhone and you see the latest update available is iOS 17.0.1, you don’t not have to worry that iOS 17.0.2 is not available.

The most important thing is updating your iPhone from iOS 17.0 (or iPadOS 17.0 if you have an iPad) because it leaves your device vulnerable to bugs.

Once this is done you should be able to enjoy the new functionality offered by iOS 17, as intended by Apple.

The days of having to manually type a new friend’s contact details into your iPhone are a thing of the past in iOS 17. The update includes the ability to share your contact details, simply by bringing your iPhone close to another

The generation of software includes several exciting features, including a Live Voicemail tool and the ability to share your contact details simply by touching your iPhone to another.

iOS 17 was released a few days before iPhone 15 hit the shelves, leading to packed crowds from London to Beijing.

The standard range of new iPhones start at £799 and are equipped with a new titanium frame, USB-C charging port and new artificial intelligence features.

The two most expensive options in the iPhone 15 family, the Pro and Pro Max, reach a whopping £1,499 and £1,599, depending on storage.

iPhone 15 Pro review: MailOnline gets hands-on with Apple’s new flagship smartphone – so, is it really worth £1,499?

After months of anticipation, rumours, and excitement, Apple’s new iPhone 15 range finally goes on sale this Friday.

The tech giant unveiled four new devices at its September event – the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The top of the range – iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max – boast a number of impressive features including a new Action Button, a titanium finish, and a USB-C charger.

But with prices ranging from £999 to £1,599, is it really worth splashing the cash?

MailOnline’s Shivali Best got hands-on with the iPhone 15 Pro to see what all the fuss is about.