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Apple Releases iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 for Older Devices to Maintain Accurate GPS Location and Date

07/23/2019

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Apple Releases iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 for Older Devices to Maintain Accurate GPS Location and Date


Apple released iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 for older devices alongside the release of iOS 12.4 today. The update includes a fix to maintain accurate GPS location and date/time.

Starting November 3, 2019, some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier will require an iOS update to maintain accurate GPS location and keep the correct date and time. This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019. Affected Apple devices are not impacted until November 3, 2019.

Here are the affected devices and their firmware updates:

iOS 10.3.4
● iPhone 5
● iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

iOS 9.3.6
● iPhone 4s
● iPad mini (1st generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
● iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular
● iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

It should be noted that Apple released iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 10.3.3 in August 2016 and July 2017 respectively, which is two or three years ago. According to Apple's consistent practice, over time, old equipment will no longer be supported by the new system, and gradually stepped into the elimination ranks. But today's update shows that Apple has not forgotten this small number of old device users, and will continue to release security fixes after several years of stopping providing system updates. 


If you are still using these old devices, you can upgrade them on your phone via OTA, or update with Easy Flash on 3uTools later.


You can find links to download iOS below...
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Where to Download iOS for iPhone


Source: iclarified

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
3uTools
Intel Chip How to Identify Chip Type
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
Apple Chip
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
How to Identify Chip Type
1.  Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select About This Mac.
2.  Check the Processor or Chip field to determine if it is "Intel" or "Apple".
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
Windows
Windows
iOS
iOS
Android
Android
TV
TV
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App
3uAirPlayer TV V1.0.18
2025-11-28
TV System Requirements: Android 7.0 or later
Download the TV installation package, copy it to a USB drive, insert it into your TV or set-top box, then select the file from the home screen to install.