What is the reason why Apple withdrew iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2 three hours after releasing it?

Yesterday, Apple pushed the iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Developer Preview Beta 2 update to iPhone and iPad users. The iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2 internal version number is 21D5036c, 22 days after the last release.

In iOS 17.3, an important feature was introduced - stolen device protection. The purpose of this feature is to restrict unauthorized access to your private information to prevent someone from getting both your iPhone and your password. The update also brings new features for collaborative Apple Music playlists. This feature allows Apple Music subscribers to share playlists with others, creating a shared list of songs. Collaborative playlists are easy to use and can be shared via a link, and they also support emoji reactions. These new features will greatly enhance users’ data security and music sharing experience.

After the release of iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2, registered developers can open Settings Apply, enter Software Update, click the "Beta Update" option, and toggle on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 developer beta to opt in to the beta version. Downloading and installing the beta requires an Apple ID associated with a developer account.

Strangely, Apple released iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2 and was withdrawn three hours later, which means iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2 is no longer available for download and installation .

Why did Apple withdraw after releasing iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2?

It is rare for Apple to release an update and then withdraw it. This iOS/iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2 release was withdrawn because many users reported that the upgrade would cause problems on their devices. There are many problems such as freezing and looping boot. Apple has just decided to withdraw this update from the Developer Center and will no longer push it through OTA.

For users who have encountered the above problems, the only solution is to use the following method to restore. The steps are as follows:

#1. Download iOS 17.3 Beta 1 IPSW on Mac.

#2. Connect the iPhone and Mac with the data cable.

#3. Press the volume up key first, then the volume down key, and then press and hold the side button until the recovery mode screen is displayed.

4. Restore IPSW using Finder or iMazing (preferred) (in Finder, hold down the Option key while clicking the Restore button to select IPSW).

It is recommended to use iMazing because it allows you to restore without clearing the device data, while using Finder will automatically clear the iPhone data.

It is estimated that Apple will re-push iOS 17.3 Beta 2 in the near future after fixing this problem.

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