Users received a glimpse of the flurry of updates coming from Apple this year at its WWDC 2017, which concluded recently. This included iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11. The firm announced that the iOS 11 beta for developers will be available almost immediately; with its public beta still on its way. However, if you don’t want to wait too long, here’s how you can install the latest iOS 11 on your device right now.
iOS 11 developer beta
Users are required to sign into the iOS Dev Centre using their Apple ID at first. After logging in, they simply need to register their iOS device’s UDID number, and download the iOS 11 beta for developer on their devices. Following which, users must unzip the zipped folder while also keeping their iTunes open. Then, hold Shift (or Alt on Mac) and click on the Restore button located on the device’s Summary tab. This should do the job of installing the iOS 11 developer version. Note that this will only be available to you if you are a verified Apple developer.
Also read: How to get iOS 11 beta on your iPhone/iPad without $99 developer account
iOS 11 public beta
Apple at WWDC 2017, announced that iOS 11 public beta will be made available by the end of this month. Note that this version might include bugs, glitches and other issues; thus, it is not recommended for primary devices. If you still wish to go ahead anyway, then you must sign up for the public beta right now. Following which, users must log into the Beta Software Program, select ‘Enroll’ on your iOS devices and follow the instructions presented to you.
Following given devices are compatible with the latest iOS 11 update: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (first and second gen), 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 6th gen. The devices that are not supported on iOS 11 are: Original iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, original iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd-gen, iPod touch 3rd-gen, iPod touch 4th-gen, iPod touch 5th-gen, original iPad. iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPad 4.
Apple is expected to bring the official iOS 11 by the end of this year. The firm is widely expected to release it alongside its next-gen iPhone in September, 2017.
