iOS 11 is a major update operating system for iPhone and iPad, but it doesn't take long to install if you know what to do. Apple released yesterday, which anyone can install. To participate in the program, just go to the Apple website and register in the system.
iOS 11 brings many new features, including improved virtual assistant Siri, screen recording support, customizable switches in Control Center, new file manager, an advanced dock on the iPad, and more. All of these are available on iPhone smartphones starting with the 5s, iPad mini 2 tablets (iPad 4 and below out of the game) and iPod Touch 6G.
It is worth noting that we are talking about the test build, and many users have reported bugs and performance issues.
Those who plan are usually interested in how much time it takes to install it. In most cases, it depends on the user and device. There are a few tips to speed up the installation process.
Preparing to install iOS 11
Before installing iOS 11 on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you need to prepare the device. First of all, testing. Then it's worth finding Additional information about the update: user reviews, possible problems and . It's also worth familiarizing yourself with the process, in case something goes wrong.
The size beta- iOS versions 11 depends on the device model, on average it takes about 2 GB.
high speed wifi connection will help to avoid problems with loading, and the whole process will take no more than 5-10 minutes. Slow Wi-Fi may take a little longer. Downloads can slow down during peak hours when Apple puts out a new release.
Installing iOS 11
Despite the size, installing the beta doesn't take too long. On iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s, it only takes 10 minutes. But just in case, it is better to provide a little more time - 20-30 minutes. In this case, the device may reboot several times.
Completion and setup
All installation steps can take up to an hour. At inexperienced users this process may take a little longer.
Today at 20.00 Minsk time Apple company released the final version of its mobile operating system - iOS 11 for all users of its mobile devices (beta testers received it a little earlier). We tell you what's new in it and when it should be updated.
Which devices will be updated to iOS 11
Almost all relevant mobile devices manufacturer: smartphones from iPhone 5s and above, tablets from iPad mini 2 and up, and iPod player touch 6. Full list gadgets, see the image below.
It is important that devices with 32-bit processors (for example, iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c) will not be able to update.
When to update
For example, last year at iOS release 10 iPhone users began to massively complain about the failure of smartphones. After the update, some devices began to reboot, but did not turn back on, turning into "bricks".
Apple later acknowledged the problem and released step by step instructions for those whose smartphone was "killed" by installing iOS 10.
Therefore, it’s not scary to wait at least a month and a half to upgrade to a more “polished” version of the system (some kind of iOS 11.0.2), in which all the main problems will almost certainly be fixed and the speed of work will be optimized.
The main "chips" iOS 11
If you still decide to upgrade, then we have compiled a list of the most important and interesting innovations in the new version of the system.
Customizable Control Point
Control point with icons various settings and applications now take up almost all the free space on the screen of smartphones. In addition, users can independently change (delete, add, swap) menu items.
With a long press (or strong if the device supports 3D Touch), many items are expanded in separate window for more detailed settings. For example, you can adjust the brightness of the display or turn on / off data transmission over cellular networks.
On the iPad, the Control Center looks a little different. In both landscape and portrait orientations, it takes up space on the right side of the display. Free place on the left are thumbnails of applications running on the device. If necessary, they can be deleted from the memory with a simple swipe.
Redesigned lock screen
In iOS 11, the lock screen was merged with the notification center. It always displays the time and date, and swiping up opens a list with missed notifications from various programs. The same list is displayed in the notification center itself, which is opened by swiping from the top of the screen when the smartphone is unlocked.
In addition, the lock screen has two additional pages, which are invoked by swiping right (opens widgets) or left (opens the camera app).
Siri voice assistant received updated interface. In addition, thanks to the function machine learning Siri has learned to better understand what intonation is better to talk with users. Apple representatives also claim that the assistant's voice has become more "human". Compare tone in different versions iOS is available on the Apple website.
New App Store and the Files app
The app store got absolutely new design. The programs tab was separated from the games, new sections appeared (for example, “applications of the day” or “today”). In-game purchases can now be made directly from the store, a detailed rating of programs is immediately shown. 
Application iCloud Drive replaced by the new "Files", which offer access to all files stored on the devices themselves and in connected cloud storages.
Redesigned Notes and Photos
The notes app has received a slight improvement, in which you can now create tables. In addition, in the program itself, you can start the document scanning mode - the system recognizes the page in the photo and converts it into a document, which can then be corrected (change borders, switch between color and black and white modes).
iOS 11 also improved live mode Photos, which now includes three new effects - looped videos, a "pendulum" with video playing forward and backward, and a long exposure effect.
The Photos app has new filters. According to the company, they make skin tones more realistic and portraits more expressive. In addition, in iOS 11, the manufacturer decided to switch to new photo and video formats - HEIF and HEIC, respectively. Photos now take up less space in memory.
Little things
Messages has more convenient and faster access to stickers, emoji and games that can be used in iMessage. In addition, it is now possible to send payments between messenger users through the system Apple Pay. But when this function will work in Belarus is still unknown.
The standard keyboard also received a slight improvement. Now symbols, numbers, signs and letters are located on one screen. To select the desired symbol, just swipe down on a particular key.
iOS 11 changes for iPad
At the presentation of WWDC 2017, during which they showed for the first time new version operating system, there was a feeling that the manufacturer decided to bring iOS 11 for iPad tablets as close as possible to a full-fledged desktop macOS.
New Dock
The dock panel has undergone changes, which is now accessible from any screen with a swipe up and down and includes up to thirteen application icons (in previous versions there were a maximum of six systems).
Modes slide over and split view
In this mode, a second program can be displayed on top of the main application on the screen. For example, when typing in Notes, the browser is placed in a small window on the right side of the display. In this mode, the application looks like it is running on the iPhone.
If desired, the same browser can be expanded to half the screen in the already familiar Split View mode with splitting the screen in half for two at the same time running applications. However, while this feature mainly works only with Apple's built-in applications.
Drag and drop
Another important innovation was the drag and drop function, which allows you to transfer files from one application to another.
For example, when opening text editor(of the same "Notes"), along with the "Photo" application, by dragging and dropping, you can quickly place desired photo to the editable file.
This also works with text. Previously, to transfer the desired paragraph, you would first have to copy it in one program, then open a second application, and only then paste the selected text passage. Now this action takes much less time and effort.
Tonight, Apple will release an update for iPhone and iPad. tells how to install iOS 11.
How to prepare your iPhone or iPad for iOS 11
First of all, you need to check if the device will support the new OS version.
Free up phone memory
Remove everything before installing iOS 11 unnecessary applications to free up phone memory. The update will take at least 2 GB.
Update apps
The developers have also prepared for the release of the new OS, so applications should also be updated.
Update iTunes
To install iOS 11 you need latest version iTunes 12.7.
Make a backup
Be sure to make a backup before updating. In case of an error, you can return information from using iTunes.
How to install iOS 11 over the air
- Back up your phone with iTunes.
- To update the device, you need to go to "Settings" -\u003e "General" -\u003e "Software Update".
In this case, the phone must be fully charged or connected to power.
How to install iOS 11 through a computer
- Install current version iTunes - 12.7. It can be downloaded from the Apple website.
- Be sure to back up your device.
- Then just click the refresh button.
What's new in iOS 11
Now all documents on the device will be stored in separate folder Files.
Dock on iPad screen allows you to instantly switch between applications and turn them off. This innovation brings the tablet even closer to the computer. Now the iPad can completely replace the laptop.
The new livephoto feature will allow you to put animations on the album cover and make a branded effect.
iOS 11 has completely redesigned the AppStore.
iMessage now has the ability quick access to stickers, emoticons, applications and games. You can send not only emoticons, but also maps, notes, tracks from Apple Music and even money.
In iOS 11, you can customize the updated Control Center by adding desired functions and applications.
Now there is a special function for drivers. Can be turned on special function"Do Not Disturb" when the user is driving.
Often there is such a situation, the iPhone freezes when updating iOS 11, most often it freezes on an apple, it freezes on checking for updates, or it constantly reboots. In this case, we will tell you how to cancel the update and get out of the freeze.
First you can ban automatic download updates in Settings, and why disable automatic download of software updates on iPhone and iPad if there is not enough space on your device, you need to free up more space for downloading.
How to stop iOS 11 update by turning off WiFi
Everyone knows that firmware updates are downloaded to the iPhone X/iPone 8/8 Plus automatically only when the device is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. For this reason, you need to stop updating, the first thing to do is disconnect your iPhone or iPad from the Internet using wireless network WiFi. Then the download is not canceled, but only paused, and as soon as you reconnect the device to WiFi networks with Internet access, the download will continue.
How to delete iOS 11 firmware in "Storage"
If the firmware has been downloaded, but you want to delete it and install no more, then you can manually stop the update yourself. To cancel the update, you need to delete the file of this update itself.
1. Open Settings –> General. On the page, click Storage & iCloud Usage.
3. In the window that opens, click "Uninstall update". And the iOS 11 firmware is removed.
How to Downgrade iOS 11 to iOS 10.3.3 with Tenorshare ReiBoot
After updating and installing, but you want to downgrade? Then you need to return from iOS 11 to iOS 10.3.3 using the Tenorshare ReiBoot program, which is a utility to fix iOS freezes by entering and exiting recovery mode. At that time, it will allow you to reflash your iPhone 8 Plus/8/X/7 Plus/7/SE/6s/6/5s/5c/5 and restore factory settings without data loss.
Step 1. To roll back, you need to download and install Tenorshare ReiBoot, connect your iPhone, iPad and iPod to your computer via USB port.
Step 3. In addition, you can manually import the iOS 11 downgrade firmware.
Step 4. After downloading, and click "Start Repair", and install iOS 10.3.3 on your device.
The Tenorshare ReiBoot application has other functions if the iPhone is stuck in recovery mode, or in DFU mode, reboots on apple, iPhone screen does not turn on and is black, apple lights on, and so on, all problems and errors are fixed through deep recovery in Tenorshare ReiBoot. And it supports to roll back from the new iOS system to the old version of iOS.
The release took place on September 19 at 20:00 Moscow time final version iOS 11. Most users iPhone update, iPod touch or iPad goes smoothly, but it is worth considering some features of installing the update that will help you avoid errors.
Make sure your device can update to iOS 11
Here is a list of devices that support iOS installation 11:
iPhone- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches second generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch first generation
- iPad Pro 10.5 inch
- iPad Pro 9.7 inch
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad 2017
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPod touch sixth generation
Make room
IOS 11 takes up to 1.5 GB depending on the device, which means that your device should have about 2 GB free space. If there is not enough memory space, then delete extra applications and files (or upload them to cloud storage).
Create a backup
If your device has important files, photos or videos, always follow backup data. Create system backup, applications and your personal data, including correspondence, photos, and more. This can be done with using iCloud in device settings or using iTunes on PC. While creating backup in iTunes, additionally will be saved Safari bookmarks, mail accounts, notes, call history and calendar events.
32-bit programs are not supported. Find out which apps you will lose
All 32-bit applications are not compatible with the update, so a large number of programs will not be available for download after a system update. To check the compatibility of the programs you have installed, go to "Settings" > "General" > "About device" > "Programs". All applications from the list that appears will not work with the new OS. These programs will remain on the device after the update, but will not work until the developer updates them.
Installation process
Now that the iOS 11 update is out, go to your device's settings, go to the Software Update section, and check for an update. After downloading it, you can install iOS 11 immediately or later. You cannot use the device during the update process, and after the installation is completed, the gadget will reboot and turn on longer than usual.You can also install the update through iTunes - connect the device with a cable to the computer and start checking for updates, then click "Download and install".
