Download iOS 11 for developers or wait for the final version of the new operating system? Or maybe it’s not worth switching to iOS 11 at all? MacDigger offers to understand all the intricacies of the new Apple software platform.
Which devices support iOS 11
Not all devices supporting iOS 10 will be able to update to iOS 11. iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and fourth-generation iPad were excluded from the list of supported devices due to outdated technical specifications. Thus, the list of devices that support iOS 11 is as follows:
iPhone
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
iPad
- iPad Pro 10.5 inches
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (first generation)
- iPad Pro 9.7 inches
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- Fifth generation iPad
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
iPod
- iPod touch sixth generation
How to update iOS on iPhone or iPad to the latest version?
Updating iOS is a fairly simple process, but there are a few steps we recommend you take before you begin the update to minimize the risk of losing data or encountering any other problems after the update. However, if you can't wait to get your hands on the new iOS 11, you can follow our instructions below.
When Apple published iOS 11, you should have received a notification informing you that the new version of the OS was available for download.
Note: Your friend may have seen the update before you and that's why you don't see it.
How to install iOS 11 over the air
Important! Before installing iOS 11, be sure to create a fresh backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. No widespread problems were found with iOS 11, but it doesn’t hurt to be on the safe side. By taking a few extra minutes to create a backup, you will eliminate any chance of losing important data if the installation of iOS 11 fails. Also, be sure to make sure that your mobile device's battery is more than 50% charged, you are connected to Wi-Fi, and remember passwords for Apple ID and the gadget itself. The latter will need to be entered after installing iOS 11.
Step 1: Go to Settings → General .
Step 2. Select “ Software Update ”.
Step 3: Click " Download and Install " under the iOS 11 update that appears.
Ready! After completing these simple steps, all you have to do is wait until the update is downloaded and installed. Note that you can also install iOS 11 using iTunes.
Firmware rollback
If you need to return to the previous version of the IOS firmware, you can downgrade the system at any time.
Follow the instructions:
1 Download the 10.3 firmware file in IPSW format to your computer. Please note that each smartphone model has its own firmware file. All files can be downloaded from apple.com;
2 Connect iPhone to PC and connect to iTunes. It is first recommended to update the application to the latest version;
3On your phone, press the “Power” and “Volume Down” if you are using an iPhone 7, 8, 10 or the “Power” and “Home” for earlier versions of smartphones. Keep the buttons pressed until the device reboots;
4 iTunes will automatically detect that the device has entered recovery mode. In the desktop program window, click on the “Restore iPhone” while holding down the Shift ;
5 In the Explorer window that opens, select the previously downloaded firmware file. Follow the further instructions that will appear on the PC screen to roll back the version
Please note that as a result of the downgrade, user files may be lost, so it is recommended to first create a backup copy of the necessary photos, videos, documents and only then perform any manipulations with the firmware.
Fig.6 - firmware rollback
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How to install iOS 11 via iTunes
Step 1. Download the iOS 11 firmware IPSW file for your device from the following links:
iPhone
- iPhone10.4 (iPhone
- iPhone10.5 (iPhone 8 Plus)
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
- iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE, iPhone 5s
iPad
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)
- iPad (9.7 inches)
- iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3
- iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (first generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9, inch) (first generation)
- iPad Air 1, iPad mini 2
iPod touch
- iPod touch (sixth generation)
Step 2: Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your computer and launch iTunes.
Step 3: Select your mobile device in the iTunes window.
Step 4. On the program page that opens, click the “ Update ” button while holding down the Shift key.
Step 5: Select the iOS 11 firmware file downloaded in the first step.
Step 6: Confirm that iOS 11 will begin installing on your device.
Important! Don't disconnect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from your computer until iOS 11 installation is complete.
After a short wait, the final version of iOS 11 will be installed on your mobile device.
Reasons for lack of update
There are three main reasons why updates do not arrive:
- The device does not support iOS 11.
- You were a beta tester.
- Jailbreak done
The first step is to check the list of supported devices. It contains all the latest models of smartphones and tablets from Apple. Please note: the latest system update can be installed on the iPhone 5s, but the iPhone 5 and 5c are not on the list - version 11 will not come to these devices.
The next reason is to participate in beta testing. If the user has updated the system to the Golden Master version for developers, then he should not receive anything else. GM and the final version of iOS 11 are one and the same, that is, in fact, you already have the current system.
The third reason is also clear: if you hacked a previous version of iOS, you won’t be able to update to the next one. Therefore, here you should not wonder why the update does not arrive, but perform a recovery in DFU mode, after which you can install a new system.
Apple tested iOS 11 very actively
During testing, ten beta versions of iOS 11 and an almost final Golden Master build of iOS 11 were released for registered developers. You can find a complete list of changes in all beta versions of iOS 11 in the materials below.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 1.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 2.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 3.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 4.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 5.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 6.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 7.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 8.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 9.
- What's new in iOS 11 beta 10.
- What's new in iOS 11 Golden Master.
There are seven public beta versions of iOS 11 available to test program participants, which are identical to the developer builds.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 1.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 2.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 3.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 4.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 5.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 6.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 7.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 8.
- What's new in iOS 11 public beta 9.
What's new in iOS 11?
Now that all installations are complete and the iPhone has received its long-awaited iOS 11, you can move on to the main features of the updated operating system. First of all, it’s worth mentioning the Control Center, because it is one of the first that greets users immediately after a reboot. In iOS 11, it has been completely updated: now all switches are available on one screen, and 3D Touch support has also appeared to call up an extended menu for a specific settings item.
The key and already available innovation was the update of the App Store, which significantly improves navigation among millions of applications, selection of the most convenient ones and their presentation in the store. The lock screen and notification bar have undergone almost imperceptible changes.
Siri has become more personal and you can now operate with data and work history in Safari, News, Mail, Messages and other applications. The possibilities for integrating a personal assistant into applications via SiriKit have expanded. There are new categories including task lists, notes and reminders, bank transfers and invoices, and QR codes.
New features in the Camera app include Loop and Bounce effects in Live Shots, allowing you to create looping videos, and a Long Exposure mode. Memories are optimized for both portrait and landscape orientations, and matching algorithms have been improved to automatically create memories. A very popular step was the introduction of the new HEIF image format, which allows reducing file sizes without further degrading quality.
To prevent drivers from being distracted from the road and putting themselves and passengers in a dangerous situation, the Do Not Disturb feature will automatically turn on while driving. Notifications can be sent to selected contacts that the user is driving and a response will follow upon arrival at the destination.
Data backup
Before you start testing the iOS 11 beta, you need to create a backup using iCloud or iTunes. This will help you recover data if installing a test version of the operating system results in any errors or malfunctions in the device. Only after creating a backup copy should you start installing the system on your iPad or iPhone.
You should create and save backups regularly, regardless of whether you plan to update the OS. If you install a new version of Apple's operating system, backup will guarantee the safety of your data and will allow you to restore the previous version of the platform if problems arise with the beta version of iOS 11.
Possible errors during update
There may be several reasons why there are problems downloading updates:
- Lack of free space . Even before the procedure starts, the iOS operating system will try to automatically free up some space on the internal memory - it will move application data to cloud storage, delete information about past updates, or try to compress photos. If there is still little space, then users will have to manually look into “Storage” in “Settings” and delete at least a few programs, songs or videos that have not been needed for a long time;
- Update reset due to long download time . If the gadget cannot quickly save the necessary files from Wi-Fi, then the process is immediately reset. The problem can be solved either by updating via iTunes or by searching for a more stable wireless network for communication;
- Error accessing servers . There is no specific way to avoid such notification. Therefore, you will have to try different methods, starting from a standard reboot of the mobile device and up to resetting all settings to the factory level;
- If the smartphone stops turning on, go through the recovery procedure via iTunes . The firmware file must be downloaded from the IPSW.ME website;
- The last option is to re-download the update . If none of the above options helped solve the problem with installing new software, then all you have to do is go to “Settings”, then “General”, and then “iPhone Storage”. In the list of programs and applications already installed in the system, you need to find the “iOS update” item and click on the “Delete” button. Afterwards, all you have to do is restart the device and check for updates again. Most likely, this time everything will work as originally expected.
Create a backup copy
Before installing iOS 11 on iPhone and iPad, you need to create backups. This will prevent you from losing important files if something goes wrong.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer.
Step 2: Open iTunes on your computer.
Step 3. Click on the device icon in the upper left corner of the window.
Step 4: Go to the Review section in the sidebar.
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Step 7: Click “Create a copy now.”
Step 8: Enter a password to encrypt the backup.
Step 9: Once the process is complete, select iTunes > Preferences at the top.
Step 10: Select the Devices tab.
Step 11. Right-click on the created backup.
Step 12: Click "Archive".
If a backup is archived, it will not be overwritten by the iOS 11 backup.
Advanced operating system iOS 11
Apple calls its long-awaited creation one of the most advanced operating systems in the world designed for mobile devices. In this version of the operating system, the appearance and design of the App Store was completely revised and updated, and the interface of applications that are standardly installed on iPhone and iPad was changed. In addition, the developer modified the Control Center and implemented support for augmented reality. All of these changes will please most users who are ardent fans of Apple products.
When installing the first beta version of iOS 11, it is important to understand that the debut operating system is unstable and still contains a considerable number of various errors. However, installing it will help you become familiar with the new operating system and determine for yourself how easy it is to use.
