WWDC 2017 is here and as always Apple made a lot of announcements at the event. But what interests us the most is the new iOS 11 update. iOS 11 brings a number of great changes to the platform we know and love. There’s a new customizable Control Center, new Notification Center, a brand new App Store, native screen recording, new Files app and much more. With the introduction of iOS 11, the Cupertino giant has also released the first developer beta of iOS 11. So, if you want to give iOS 11 a shot, here’s how to proceed:
Devices Compatible with iOS 11
Here are the iOS devices compatible with the new version of iOS:
- iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 6, 6 Plus, 5s
- iPad Pro 10.5 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2nd generation, iPad 9.7 inch, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad pro 9.7 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch, iPad Air, iPad mini 2
- iPod Touch 6th generation
What You Need to Install iOS 11
Here are a few things you’ll need to install the first developer beta of iOS 11:
- An Apple ID Developer account (available for $99 per year)
- A compatible iOS device
- Windows PC or Mac
Method 1: Install iOS 11 beta 1 on your iOS Device via Configuration File
So let’s go ahead and get the latest iOS update on your iPhone, shall we?
note: Before installing the iOS 11 beta on your device, you should back up your device. You can do this by going to iOS Settings->iCloud->Back Up Now or in iTunes in case something goes wrong. I installed the iOS 11 beta on an iPhone 6s and an iPhone 7.
Register Your iPhone/iPad for Developer Betas
First, you will need to register your iOS device for developer betas on the Apple Developers page. Here’s how to do this:
one. UDID (Unique Device Identifier) You can get your iPhone or iPad to register your device by connecting your iPhone to your computer. PC or Mac via iTunes. in iTunes, your device serial number and you should see the UDID of your device. Just copy IT.
2. Then open the browser and Apple’s Developers website. Here, sign in with your Apple ID (Developer Account). After logging in, go to: “Certificates, IDs and Profiles” and then, go to: “Devices” episode. Here, select iOS device You want to install the beta.
3. Now, click on plus icon and enter your device details: a name for your device and the UDID you copied. click “Go on” when you finish.
Your iPhone or iPad is now registered for iOS developer betas.
Get iOS 11 Beta OTA
1. Now go to your iPhone and open it “Downloads” page On Apple’s Developers website, when signing in with your developer account. Here, scroll down and you will find iOS 11 beta episode. Just download the config file.
2. Once downloaded, open the file and click “iOS Beta Software Profile“. Next, enter the password and agree to Apple’s privacy policy.
3. After the profile is loaded, restart your iPhone. After your iPhone restarts, you will receive a software update of the iOS 11 Developer beta. Just shoot”Download and install“.
note: iOS 11 developer beta via OTA is 1.9GB in size for iPhone 6s but may differ on other iDevices. Also, the update will only be downloaded over a WiFi network.
4. After the iOS 11 beta update is installed on your iPhone or iPad, your device will reboot and you will see a message that says “Update Complete”. Just hit the “Continue” button and the iOS 11 home screen will welcome you.
Method 2: Install iOS 11 Beta Via IPSW File
1. You can manually flash iOS 11 beta on your iPhone or iPad. You will need to download the iOS 11 beta restore image from: Downloads page On the Apple Developers website. The iOS 11 IPSW file for iPhone 6s is about 2.9GB and for other iDevices the file size should be similar so make sure you are connected to a WiFi network.
2. After the iOS 11 image is downloaded, Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac and open iTunes. At that time, Hold Option on Mac and Shift on Windows PC and click “Check for Update” on iTunes.
3. A dialog will open where you can select the downloaded iOS 11 beta IPSW file. Once you select it, the update will flash on your iPhone. Make sure you don’t disconnect your iPhone while the iOS 11 beta is loading.
Method 3: Wait for iOS 11 Public Beta
The first iOS 11 beta is for developers only, and trust me when I say that developer betas are the most buggy software you’ll ever come across. Random app crashes, slowdowns, reboots, etc. It’s possible. For this reason, we strongly do not recommend installing the iOS 11 developer beta on an iPhone that you use as a daily driver. The best thing to do is to wait for the public beta of iOS 11. end of june or beginning of july. You’ll find public betas at: Apple’s Beta Program page.
SEE ALSO: 12 Best iOS 10 Widgets to Try on Your iPhone or iPad
Ready to try the first iOS 11 beta on your iPhone or iPad?
Not many people were impressed with the new iOS 11 update, but I absolutely loved it. Siri is much better now, and I like the new Control Center, which is fully customizable. There are loads of other simple yet useful features in iOS 11, so we won’t blame you if you want to try it on your iPhone or iPad. Let us know your thoughts on the latest iOS iteration in the comments section below. Also, if you run into any issues installing the iOS 11 beta on your iPhone or iPad, let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
