iOS 17 Release Date & Time: What You Need to Know

If you’re curious about the iOS 17 release date for iPhone, allow us to guide you through everything you need to know about it right now.

Apple’s confirmed iOS 17, the next operating system for the iPhone. The software is currently in development and it will bring new features, enhancements, and more to compatible iPhone models.

We don’t have a firm iOS 17 release date from Apple just yet, but we have a pretty good idea about what to expect from the software’s release window and release time for iPhone.

Our iOS 17 release date guide we’ll help you properly manage expectations and help you prepare for its arrival later on this year.

Which iPhones Will Get iOS 17?

Apple’s confirmed a full list of iOS 17 eligible iPhone models and most iOS 16-powered devices will make the move to the new operating system.

Unfortunately, three older iPhone models will stay put on iOS 16: iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. This is final and won’t change. Below is the list of eligible iPhones that will get upgraded to iOS 17 later this year:

iOS 17 Supported Devices

• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE 2
• iPhone SE 3

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 series, presumably called iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, will run iOS 17 out of the box.

iOS 17 Beta

The official version of iOS 17 won’t land for a bit, but you can try Apple’s new operating system out on your iPhone this very minute.

There are two versions of the iOS 17 beta. There’s the developer beta and then there’s a beta for users in the company’s Beta Software Program. Both are available to download right now.

For more about the iOS 17 beta, check out our guide.

iOS 17 Beta Release Time

Apple usually pushes new beta software every couple of weeks with releases coming a bit more frequently as we approach the final release.

Like regular iOS updates, the company likes to release new iOS beta software around 10AM Pacific and that’s what you should expect from the iOS 17 beta moving forward.

iOS 17 Release Date

The iOS 17 beta will stretch into next month. As the testing process winds down, Apple will push the final version of the beta known as the Golden Master (GM). This will happen shortly before the stable version of the software arrives.

Apple typically pushes new iOS operating systems in September and that’s what you should expect from the iOS 17 release date right now.

Look for the iOS 17 release date to get confirmed on stage during Apple’s fall iPhone event for the upcoming iPhone 15 series. The event is confirmed for September 12th.

The iOS 17 release date for older iPhone models will land sometime between the iPhone 15 announcement and the iPhone 15 release date later on in the month.

With the September 12th date now confirmed, you can expect the iOS 17 release date to land sometime during the week of September 18th.

iOS 17 Release Time

Apple probably won’t confirm a specific iOS 17 release time, but the company almost always releases its software updates around 10AM Pacific on release day.

This means if you live in London, England you should see the iOS 17 update around 6PM in the evening. If you live in Melbourne, Australia, you’ll need to stay up late or wake up early if you want to install iOS 17 right when it’s released.

Major iOS releases like iOS 17 are often plagued with download issues as Apple’s servers get slammed with requests from eager iPhone users. Those of you looking to avoid download issues and error codes should wait a few hours before installing the iOS 17 update.

Install to Help Improve Apple Improve iOS 17

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Trying new features before they are officially released is exciting, but that's just part of it. Using the iOS 17 beta will also help Apple squash issues before they reach millions of iPhone users around the world.  Your feedback about the iOS 17 beta's performance could help the company discover a nasty bug or a glitch ahead of the final release later this year.  If you're sick of dealing with issues or sick of hearing friends and family complain about problems, think about giving the iOS 17 beta a try.  If you decide to download the iOS 17 beta and find an issue on board, make sure you report it to Apple. This way, engineers can get to work on a permanent fix.

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