Apple locks signing for iOS 16.3, preventing users from downgrading from iOS 16.3.1

With Apple's decision to lock signing for iOS 16.3, users will no longer be able to downgrade from iOS 16.3.1 to older iOS versions.

Following the release of iOS 16.3.1 on February 13th, Apple has recently officially locked signing for iOS 16.3. This also means that users will no longer be able to downgrade from the latest version, iOS 16.3.1, to iOS 16.3.

This move comes as no surprise as Apple typically stops signing older iOS versions a few weeks after releasing a new iOS version. This action is seen as part of Apple's efforts to help users update to the latest features and ensure device security.

iOS 16.3 is a relatively minor update, adding support for additional security key for Apple ID, Advanced Data Protection encryption feature for iCloud, support for second-generation HomePod, and various other changes.

Although iOS 16.3.1 is the latest official iOS version currently, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 16.4 last week, adding many new emoji, web push notifications...