diff --git a/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/BNCConfig.h b/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/BNCConfig.h
index faed0c36a..20d2820b3 100644
--- a/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/BNCConfig.h
+++ b/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/BNCConfig.h
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 #ifndef Branch_SDK_Config_h
 #define Branch_SDK_Config_h
 
-#define SDK_VERSION             @"0.12.16"
+#define SDK_VERSION             @"0.12.17"
 
 #define BNC_PROD_ENV
 //#define BNC_STAGE_ENV
diff --git a/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/Branch.m b/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/Branch.m
index 9d8a44de2..11e2a010f 100644
--- a/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/Branch.m
+++ b/Branch-SDK/Branch-SDK/Branch.m
@@ -1433,7 +1433,7 @@ + (NSString *)bundleIdentifier {
 }
 
 + (NSString *)kitDisplayVersion {
-	return @"0.12.16";
+	return @"0.12.17";
 }
 
 @end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Branch b/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Branch
index d18b478f2..959e81633 100644
Binary files a/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Branch and b/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Branch differ
diff --git a/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Headers/BNCConfig.h b/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Headers/BNCConfig.h
index faed0c36a..20d2820b3 100644
--- a/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Headers/BNCConfig.h
+++ b/Branch.framework/Versions/A/Headers/BNCConfig.h
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 #ifndef Branch_SDK_Config_h
 #define Branch_SDK_Config_h
 
-#define SDK_VERSION             @"0.12.16"
+#define SDK_VERSION             @"0.12.17"
 
 #define BNC_PROD_ENV
 //#define BNC_STAGE_ENV
diff --git a/Branch.podspec b/Branch.podspec
index f7dbb0ef6..f5f990ba2 100644
--- a/Branch.podspec
+++ b/Branch.podspec
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Pod::Spec.new do |s|
   s.name             = "Branch"
-  s.version          = "0.12.16"
+  s.version          = "0.12.17"
   s.summary          = "Create an HTTP URL for any piece of content in your app"
   s.description      = <<-DESC
 - Want the highest possible conversions on your sharing feature?
diff --git a/ChangeLog.md b/ChangeLog.md
index 45f0ea25d..2a0e8ffaa 100644
--- a/ChangeLog.md
+++ b/ChangeLog.md
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 Branch iOS SDK Change Log
 
+- v0.12.17
+  * Made the preference file creation more robust and fault tolerant.
+
 - v0.12.16
   * Branch can now optionally track Apple Search Ad campaign attribution.
   * Sharing channels have been updated to be human readable and match the Android names.
diff --git a/ReleaseNotes.md b/ReleaseNotes.md
index 425a381b1..d9008651c 100644
--- a/ReleaseNotes.md
+++ b/ReleaseNotes.md
@@ -2,6 +2,14 @@
 Branch SDK Release Notes
 ========================
 
+Check the change log for specific fixes:  [Change log on Github.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/blob/master/ChangeLog.md)
+
+####  Branch Version 0.12.17
+Crash fix due to preferences
+
+*  There are no breaking changes in this release.
+*  There are no significant new features in this release.
+
 ####  Branch Version 0.12.16
 Apple Search Ad Attribution
 
@@ -9,8 +17,6 @@ Apple Search Ad Attribution
    See the documentation for using this feature in the README.md section
    [Apple Search Ad Attribution.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/blob/master/README.md#apple-search-ads)
 
-*  Check the change log for specific fixes:  [Change log on Github.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/blob/master/ChangeLog.md)
-
 ####  Branch Version 0.12.15
 Fixed a major crash bug.
 
@@ -21,28 +27,20 @@ Xcode 7 Support - Wednesday, October 26 2016
 
 *  This release fixes a compile error with Xcode 7.
 
-
 ####  Branch Version 0.12.13
 Better Match keys, Better Documentation - Tuesday, October 25 2016
 
 *  There are no breaking changes in this release.
-
 *  There are no significant new features in this release.
-
 *  Testing notes:  All fixes were bug fixes.  Make sure that existing tests run OK.
-
 *  Check the change log for specific fixes:  [Change log on Github.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/blob/master/ChangeLog.md)
 
-
 ####  Branch Version 0.12.12
 Bug Fixes, Swift Updates, and iOS 10 Compatibility – Tuesday, October 11 2016
 
 *  There are no breaking changes in this release.
-
 *  The Swift example and documentation have been updated for Swift 3.0.
-
 *  We've diagnosed an open problem when Branch, Localytics, and Google Analytics are all used
    in the same app.  You can read the details and work-arounds in the Github issue
    [Branch, Localytics, and Google Analytics.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/issues/485)
-
 *  Check the change log for specific fixes:  [Change log on Github.](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking/blob/master/ChangeLog.md)