iOS 11 is Out Now: How to Download and Install iOS 11 on Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

iOS 11 is now available for eligible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models, with the update targeting Apple devices released as early as 2013. New iOS 11 features include new translation capabilities for Siri, animated emojis for iPhone X, a redesigned Control Center, peer-to-peer Apple Pay, portrait lightning on iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X (beta), front-facing portrait mode, screenshot improvements, and more.

Of course, be sure to back up all your data before updating as you don’t want to lose your precious photos, messages or documents. Here’s how to download iOS 11 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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Will I receive the iOS 11 update?
Do you have any of the following iOS devices? If the answer is yes, then you can download iOS 11.

iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 5s
12.9-inch iPad Pro (2017)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (2016)
10.5-inch iPad Pro
9.7-inch iPad Pro
iPad Air 2
iPad Air
iPad (2017)
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2
iPod touch 6th generation

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iOS 11 download size

The size of iOS 11 updates varies by device.

How to download and install iOS 11

The easiest way to download and install iOS 11 is through the Settings app on your iOS device. As long as you have a Wi-Fi connection, you can follow the steps below. Please make sure to back up your device before proceeding.

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Please follow the steps below to download and install iOS 11:

1. Go to set up > General > Software updates. Your device will check for updates and then show you available iOS 11 upgrades.
2. beat Download and install.
3. Now it will start downloading iOS 11. This may take a while, especially if you have a slow internet connection. After the download is complete, click Install.
4. tap agree When you see Apple’s terms and conditions.
5. Your iOS device will restart and iOS 11 will be installed.

While this is the recommended method for installing iOS 11, it may not work for some people, such as those who don’t have a Wi-Fi connection or don’t have enough free space on their device. If this is the case, there is another method for you.

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How to download and install iOS 11 via iTunes
As long as you have a PC or Mac connected to the Internet, you can easily update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 11. Before proceeding, back up your device and follow these steps:

1. If you don’t have iTunes on your computer, download and install it.
2. Launch iTunes.
3. Use the charging cable to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your PC or Mac.
4. Now check the top bar of iTunes. You will see a small icon representing your iOS device. Click this icon.
5. Click the Summary tab.
6. Click Check for updates.
7. Click Download and update.

From now on, on-screen instructions are simple enough to guide you through installing iOS 11 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. For more tutorials, visit our how-to section.