Despite the fact that iOS 17 is already out, the Cupertino tech giant never stopped support for the older devices running previous version of iOS and iPadOS. With all the eyes on the latest iOS 16 updates, Apple has quietly pushed iOS 16.7.3 update carrying loads of firmware tweaks and stability improvements to make sure the smooth running experience of the older devices. The iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3 is already rolling out at the time we are writing this post, so you may notice the incoming OTA update alert on your device anytime soon. However if that’s not the case with you don’t panic, we have the latest working links to download iOS 16.7.3 final IPSW and iPadOS 16.7.3 final IPSW for iPhone, iPad and iPod. The update is available for iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation) and iPod touch (7th generation).
iOS 16.7.3 & iPadOS 16.7.3 final update details! What’s New?
Once the update is installed on your device, you may not feel a big difference in the performance because this new update is only meant to address the noticeable under the hood improvements and internet security feature. So if you want a problem free device in the future never compromise on the official updates. Moreover these new updates from the manufacturer bring consequential upgrade patches in the firmware. Just download the iOS 16.7.3 IPSW final and iPad 16.7.3 IPSW file from the link below and flash it right away on your device if you are having issues with OTA.
If you haven’t updated your device via OTA, no worries just download the iOS 16.7.3 IPSW for iPhone, iPad and iPod and flash it manually on your device. Or you can update your device via Apple’s Developer Center as well.
Official Change Log!
More details can be seen on Apple’s support page!
ImageIO
Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School
Wallet
Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.
Download iOS 16.7.3 Final IPSW/iPadOS 16.7.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod
Here are the download links for all the device, just grab the one for your iPhone.
iPad:
iPod:
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