Download iOS 11 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

BY Gautam Prabhu

Published 19 Sep 2017

iOS 11 is out! As promised, Apple has just released iOS 11, its next-generation mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

It was unveiled at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2017 and seeded to developers in June. iOS 11 includes a number of new features such as the all-new and customizable Control Center, powerful multitasking features for iPad, new Files app, AR experiences using ARKit and lots more.

iOS 11 supports the following devices:

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
12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 5th generation, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2
iPod Touch 6th generation

However, all the features like ARKit are not available on all the iOS 11 compatible devices. Check our post to find out the list of iPhones and iPads compatible with ARKit in iOS 11.

Read: List of iPhone and iPad Compatible with ARKit in iOS 11

Prepare for the update

Before you update your iOS device with iOS 11, we strongly recommend you to check our post where we have provided tips on what you should do before upgrading.

Read: How to Prepare Your iPhone and iPad for iOS 11 Release

Jailbreakers and Unlockers

If you have jailbroken your iOS device and cannot live without your favorite jailbreak apps and tweaks then it is recommended that you avoid updating to iOS 11, until a jailbreak for iOS 11 is released.

If you’re not sure what to do, then check out our post, which gives the latest iOS 11 Jailbreak Status and the comprehensive list of iOS 11 features. If you still want to upgrade, you’ll have to update your device via iTunes.

Read: iOS 11 Release: Top 5 Things Jailbreakers Must Know

iOS 11 Download Links

If you’re not getting the iOS 11 update via OTA update then you can download the appropriate iOS 11 IPSW file for your device from the links provided below. You can check your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch’s back cover for the model number to download the appropriate download link.

iOS 11 Download links for iPhone:

iOS 11 Download links for iPad:

iOS 11 Download links for iPod touch:

iOS 11 (iPod touch 6G): iPodtouch_11.0_15A372_Restore.ipsw

Install iOS 11 Update

You will be able to download and install iOS 11 wirelessly. You can also install the iOS 11 update on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch using iTunes by plugging it to your computer. If you need help check our how-to guide for step-by-step instructions:

How to Install iOS 11 Update on Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

What’s new

iOS 11 refines the features introduced in iOS 10. Here are some of the major features:

The Lock screen and Notification Center are merged so you can now swipe up on the Lock screen to view all your notifications, right there.
Control Center is back to being just one screen, and it is finally customizable.
iOS devices finally get a file manager with the all-new Files app which replaces iCloud Drive app.
There’s a new Mac-like Dock for the iPad that lets you add more than 6 icons and shows recent apps.
There’s a new App Switcher for iPad that integrates the Dock, Control Center, Spaces, and apps.
Augmented Reality experience in apps using ARKit
You can finally drag and drop files, links, text, and images between two apps on the iPad.
A potential end-all for syncing frustrations – iMessage, Siri, and Photos data will now sync between all your devices using iCloud.
Siri now has a more natural voice, supports translation and gets a small visual update. Siri also supports list and QR code apps.
App Store gets a big new redesign to make it look more like Apple Music. There are new tabs for Today, Apps and Games view.
Do not Disturb While Driving feature automatically disables all notifications when you’re driving.
When you take a screenshot, you’ll now get a little preview of it in the bottom-left corner. Tap on it and you’ll be able to mark up the screenshot before saving it or sharing with anyone.

You can also check our post for all the complete list of all the new and hidden iOS 11 features and improvements. You can also check out our guide to discover how to use all the new iOS 11 features on your iPhone and iPad.

Here are the complete iOS 11 release notes from Apple.

Update 1:

The size of the OTA update for iOS 11 on iPhone 7 Plus is 2.03GB. The build number is 15A372, which is the same as the iOS 11 GM build number. So if you have already installed iOS 11 GM then you are good, you don’t need or won’t get an update.

Update 2:

We have updated the post with the direct download links for iOS 11 IPSW firmware files.

Update 3:

iOS 11.1.1 is the latest software update for iOS 11 so please download the latest version.

➤ Download iOS 11.1.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch [IPSW Links]

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