Apple has released iOS 10.0.3 for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users. The small update, which arrives as build 14A551, includes a bug fix to resolve potential cellular connectivity issues.
The brief release notes included with the iOS 10.0.3 update states the release “fixes bugs including an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity.” This appears aimed at addressing some reported difficulties with particular cellular networks, ranging from dropped calls to an inability to maintain an LTE connection. If you have experienced any such issues with an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, updating to iOS 10.0.3 should help.
Updating to iOS 10.0.3
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners can download the latest iOS 10.0.3 bug fix update now from the Software Update mechanism within Settings app, or through iTunes.
As always, backup your iPhone before updating system software. Backing up to iCloud or iTunes, or both, is strongly recommended.
iOS 10.0.3 IPSW Download Links
For those who prefer to use IPSW firmware files to update a device, you can download the relevant iOS 10.0.3
- iPhone 7 (9,1)
- iPhone 7 Plus (9,2)
While iOS 10.0.3 is only available for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, a broader software update versioned as iOS 10.1 will likely be released in the coming weeks. Currently in beta development stages, the iOS 10.1 update includes the Portrait mode feature for iPhone 7 Plus users, alongside some minor feature adjustments and a variety of other bug fixes to iOS 10 as well.