After the update has been installed, the iOS device will restart again. You will have to unlock the iPhone and iPad which is connected to the PC/MacBook for the iOS 11 update to start installing. There’s also the option of just downloading and installing the software later when you have time. It should reflect the new iOS 11 software and you can start downloading it on the device and hit install once this is fully done. After you’ve plugged into iTunes, just click on device icon in the upper left corner window and details about the iOS device will open up.Ĭlick on Summary, then hit ‘Check for Update’. Just make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on the device itself. If the Apple iOS 11 update is not successful via the OTA update, you can always plug the iPhone or iPad into a MacBook or PC and install via iTunes.
All your data, apps should be there as it was before, but it is still a good idea to back up the iPhone/iPad either on iCloud or iTunes before hitting install.
Once this is done, you should see the new iOS 11 on your respective device. After the iPhone/iPad restarts, you’ll have to log back in with your screen lock, connect to WiFi, sign into Apple ID, etc. Once the update is downloaded, Apple iPhone/iPad will reboot and you’ll see only the Apple logo on the home screen with the software being updated. If the Apple iOS 11 update is not successful via the OTA update, you can always plug the iPhone or iPad into a MacBook or PC. In our case, it took around half an hour for the update to download in the morning over a 50Mbps connection. You will also need a fast, stable connection to ensure a quick download. Also if your iPhone/iPad is not charged, or you have under 50 per cent battery, Apple will ask you to plug in before downloading. Users should keep in mind this is a 1.89 GB update and it is best to do this over WiFi, rather than mobile connection. You can directly tap on the Download and Install button and it will start downloading the file on the device itself. You should see a message for iOS 11 if your device is compatible. In order to check for the iOS 11 update go to Settings>General>Software Update and tap the option. Apple iOS 11 update file size is around 1.89GB and you can find it in Settings app.Īpple iOS 11: How to check, install as OTA update The iOS 11 update brings a lot more changes for the iPad this time around. In the iPad Mini series, Apple iPad Mini 4, 3 and 2 are all eligible too.
If you have the iPad 4th gen, then its time to bid goodbye to software updates on this. Apple iPad Air and above will all get the new update, and this includes the iPad Pro series as well. Apple iPhone 4S, 5 and 5C users won’t be getting iOS 11 update. The list of compatible iPhones is: iPhone 8 series, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and iPhone SE, iPhone 5S.
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