Apple will release iOS 11 on Tuesday, September 19, and there will be many changes in the update, such as a customizable control point, multitasking functions for the iPad, new applications. Files augmented reality with ARKit technology, etc.

Tips for preparing your iPhone or iPad for iOS 11 release


1. Check whether your device supports iOS 11

iOS 11 is supported on the following devices:

  • X iPhone, iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 7 More iPhone, iPhone 6s, 6s More iPhone, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, SE iPhone, iPhone 5s

  • 12.9 iPad Pro 2 generations, 12.9 iPad Pro 1 generation, 10.5 iPad Pro, 9.7 iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 5 generation, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2

  • iPod Touch 6 generation


2. Remove unused applications

Exit OS update - a good reason to reconsider its installed applications and remove those that you rarely use. They can be removed directly on the home screen, but there is another way: Settings> General> Storage and the iCloud > Manage. There you can choose unnecessary applications and press "delete". You can see how much of the law. By the application, and delete at least the greatest.

3. Free memory

IOS update 11 will take at least 2 GB of memory so that if your iPhone or iPad ends up memory, you need to release it. You can do this by removing all unnecessary files. In any case, at least 2.5GB free storage.

4. Refresh all applications

The developers have their applications for iOS 11. iOS 11 functions including ARKit. Note that 32-bit applications are not compatible with iOS 11, so read the instructions below.

5. refresh iTunes

If you plan to install iOS 11 via iTunes, you will need the latest version of the program - iTunes 12.7. Do not forget that Apple has removed the App Store from iTunes 12.7

6. Save your device backup

Make a copy of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch - always a good idea before installing the update. If you do this with the help of iTunes, then continue up the security information like passwords, etc. Make a backup of the device you can use iTunes or iCloud.

We recommend the iTunes method because you can roll back to iOS 10.3.3, if necessary.

7. jailbreak

If you have a jailbreak, and you can not live without their favorite apps and tweaks, we do not recommend that you update to iOS 11 until it is released a jailbreak for this version of the system. Below you can find out more about when this might happen.

8. Learn time iOS 11 release

Most likely, Apple will release iOS 11 between 20:00 and 23:00 Moscow. Since the days of iOS 4 in 2010, the company has always produced a major OS update at this time. If you do not know what it is time for your time zone, we will help you.

iOS release time 11 to your time zone


9. Installing iOS 11

IOS update 11 will be available on iTunes, as well as the settings in the software update.

Via iTunes, you can update your device by connecting it to your computer. If you plan to install a jailbreak in the future, use this method. We will post direct links when they become available.

If you already have a jailbreak update "over the air" will not be available. It is even if you want to - you have to restore iTunes.

After completing all the steps listed above, you should be ready to download and install iOS 11 with all its new features.