How to Update & Install iOS 11 on iPhone or iPad

How to Update & Install iOS 11 on iPhone or iPad

iOS 11 is now out in the wild, but if youre not particularly experienced with installing software updates to your iPhone or iPad, you may be interested to know there are several ways to update a device to . This tutorial will show you how to install iOS 11 and update an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest operating system available. You will be able to update directly on the device itself, or through a computer using iTunes. This guide assumes you have a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The , but essentially if you have an iPhone 5S or newer, or an iPad Air or newer, or an iPod touch 6th generation or newer, your device will be compatible with iOS 11. Keep in mind that 32-bit apps will not work in iOS 11, so if you have a critical app that is 32-bit and not yet updated to be 64-bit then you may want to hold off on installing iOS 11 as the app will no longer work. You can . You can backup to iCloud or iTunes, or both. Never skip a backup before installing a software update, failure to backup may result in permanent data loss if something goes wrong during the system software update and installation. Fortunately, backing up is simple, and you can backup to iCloud or to a computer via iTunes. You can update system software directly on the iOS device with whats known as the Over-The-Air update mechanism within the Settings app, or you can update iOS with iTunes and a computer. You can use whichever method works for you, but generally speaking using the iOS Software Update mechanism is simplest and most direct since it does not require connecting to a Mac or PC. You can update to iOS 11 Youll complete the setup and then youre onto iOS 11. Check out some of the best features of iOS 11 if you want to get a head start, otherwise explore and have fun with the new operating system. When the iPhone or iPad has finished installing iOS 11 the device will boot into iOS 11, where you will be presented with a few simple setup options to get started. Once complete, youre back to the Home screen and ready to use the latest version of system software! Side note for updating with iTunes: Advanced users may be interested in using firmware files with iTunes to update instead, you can obtain the necessary for that purpose. While using IPSW is not particularly complex, it is still considered only appropriate for technically savvy device owners. Now that youre updated, you can available on iPhone and iPad. Some of the changes to the operating system are fairly subtle so it can be helpful to have a few of the best pointed out, but like always its worthwhile to explore the software yourself and get a feel for whats new. Some users have reported , but typically those type of battery problems resolve themselves within a day or two as the operating system performs house keeping function when plugged in to charge. If not you can check out some by adjusting various features and settings in the operating system. And if decide you dont like the new system software at all, you can if you move quickly, but keep in mind there is a limited window where downgrading is allowed. Downgrading is really only recommended in extreme scenarios, since you will lose access to security updates, new features, and compatibility. Enjoy iOS 11! Well be covering many iOS 11 tips and interesting features here as usual, so stay tuned to keep on top of them.