How to Install iOS 7.0.3 Bug-Fix Update on iPhone, iPad or iPod [GUIDE]

Apple has just seeded the latest bug-fix update for iOS 7 via iOS 7.0.3. The new update brings several feature enhancements such as support for iCloud Keychain as well as bug-fixes over its previous release (iOS 7.0.2) such as fixes for iMessage activation issues, motion sensor calibration errors, Lock Screen security bug, battery drainage and other performance issues.

The complete list of enhancements and fixes ported into the new iOS 7.0.3 firmware is given below:

• Adds iCloud Keychain to keep track of your account names, passwords, and credit card numbers across all your approved devices
• Adds Password Generator so Safari can suggest unique, hard-to-guess passwords for your online accounts
• Updates lock screen to delay display of "slide to unlock" when Touch ID is in use
• Adds back the ability to search the web and Wikipedia from Spotlight search
• Fixes an issue where iMessage failed to send for some users
• Fixes a bug that could prevent iMessage from activating
• Improves system stability when using iWork apps
• Fixes an accelerometer calibration issue
• Addresses an issue that could cause Siri and VoiceOver to use a lower quality voice
• Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the Lock screen passcode
• Enhances the Reduce Motion setting to minimize both motion and animation
• Fixes an issue that could cause VoiceOver input to be too sensitive
• Updates the Bold Text setting to also change dial pad text
• Fixes an issue that could cause supervised devices to become un-supervised when updating software

In related news, popular iOS hacker, MuscleNerd, has confirmed that it is safe to upgrade your device to the new iOS 7.0.3 update. Here is what MuscleNerd had to say while addressing his followers in his latest Twitter update:

"@iphonesteven If you've already lost the JB by upgrading to 7.x, then yep it's fine to go from 7.0.x to 7.0.3.

"7.0.3's lock screen fixes won't impact the JB (unless Apple's holding back here, hah! http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00002.html ... )"

This is contrary to earlier expectations that the new update could block the exploits unearthed in iOS 7 and render them useless for the upcoming jailbreak. In other words, the jailbreak exploits will still be functional after you have installed the new iOS 7.0.3 update.

iOS 7.0.3 Direct Download Links

• iPad Air (5th generation WiFi + Cellular)
• iPad Air (5th generation WiFi)
• iPad (4th generation CDMA)
• iPad (4th generation GSM)
• iPad (4th generation WiFi)
• iPad mini (CDMA)
• iPad mini (GSM)
• iPad mini (WiFi)
• iPad mini 2 (WiFi + Cellular)
• iPad mini 2 (WiFi)
• iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
• iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
• iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
• iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
• iPad 2 Wi-Fi
• iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
• iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
• iPhone 5 (CDMA)
• iPhone 5 (GSM)
• iPhone 5c (CDMA)
• iPhone 5c (GSM)
• iPhone 5s (CDMA)
• iPhone 5s (GSM)
• iPhone 4s
• iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A)
• iPhone 4 (GSM)
• iPhone 4 (CDMA)
• iPod touch (5th generation)

How to Install iOS 7.0.3 Update on iPhone, iPad or iPod

iOS 7 users can now install the latest bug-fix update in one of the following three ways, courtesy of Download iOS7:

Via Software Update

• On your iOS device, go to Settings > General and click Software Update
• Your device will now search for latest updates
• Hit Download and Install button on the pop up message
• iOS 7.0.3 should now be installed and the device will automatically reboot.

Via iTunes

• Ensure the latest version of iTunes v11.1.2 is installed on your PC or Mac.
• Connect your iOS device to Windows PC or Mac.
• Launch iTunes
• If automatic syncing is setup in iTunes, then a message saying that the update is ready appears on screen. Otherwise, go to Device Summary and choose your device.
• Then click Check for Updates button.
• Let iTunes search for the latest software. Now, click Download and Install on the pop-up message.
• Your device will now be upgraded to iOS 7.0.3.

Via IPSW with iTunes

This method is almost similar to the previous one, except for a couple of differences:

• Download the correct iOS 7.0.3 IPSW file for your device from the above download links.
• Connect your iOS device to Windows PC or Mac.
• Launch iTunes
• If automatic syncing is setup in iTunes, then a message saying that the update is ready appears on screen. Otherwise, go to Device Summary and choose your device.
• Now hold the SHIFT key (Windows) or Alt key (Mac) and simultaneously click Update button in iTunes.
• Browse and select the IPSW file and iTunes will upgrade the device to iOS 7.0.3.

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