Apple Stops iPadOS 17.7.7 Update Due to App Issues
Apple has unexpectedly ceased signing the iPadOS 17.7.7 update, released earlier this week for older iPad models ineligible for iPadOS 18. This means users, even if presented with the update in Software Update, cannot now install it. Affected devices include the sixth-generation iPad, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
While Apple has not publicly commented on the reason for this action, user reports strongly suggest a correlation with widespread app login problems following the update. Numerous accounts detail consistent app logouts, requiring users to re-authenticate each time an application is opened, regardless of prior login status. This impacts a variety of apps, ranging from social media platforms to informational and productivity tools.
The reported issues appear to be widespread and affect various applications. Users describe having to repeatedly log into apps like YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Wikipedia, and others, effectively treating each app launch as a fresh installation. Troubleshooting attempts, including those involving device restarts and app reinstallation, have proved ineffective in resolving the reported issues.
The decision to stop signing iPadOS 17.7.7 is a preventive measure, likely taken to allow Apple time to investigate and address the underlying causes of these widespread app login failures. The company is expected to release a corrected update once a resolution has been found.
Source: Mac Rumors