Upgrade your first iPad to iOS 7. Installing new programs on an iPhone with an outdated version of iOS

, iOS 8.1.1 , iOS 8.1.2 , as well as , , can be used on the following devices:

• iPhone 6s/6s Plus (iOS 9.x only)
• iPhone 6/6 Plus (iOS 8.x and iOS 9.x only)
• iPhone 4/4S/5/5S
• iPad Air, iPad 2/3/4, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display
• iPod touch 5G

YOU CANNOT UPDATE TO iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9 if you are using a locked phone, i.e. which was purchased as locked, and then was unlocked programmatically or using Gevey SIM and its analogues. If you update, you will receive a BRICK (the phone will NOT work)!

For those who bought iPhones locked to an operator and then unlocked them, DO NOT UPDATE!

Do backup copy your iPhone/iPad/iPod before updating to save all contacts, SMS, photos, videos and notes. You can make a backup copy to iCloud via Wi-Fi or by connecting the device to your computer via a USB connector in iTunes.

Making a backup copy

A backup can be made to iCloud cloud via Wi-Fi or save to your computer via iTunes by connecting the device to the computer via a USB connector.

Backup to iCloud over Wi-Fi

Make sure your device's Wi-Fi is connected and working. Make sure that during the update new firmware you will not leave the WiFi area.

To create a backup copy to the iCloud cloud on your iPhone/iPad or iPod desktop, click on ““.

Go to “ iCloud” and if your device is configured with using Apple ID, then go to “ Storage and copies” and press “ Create a copy“.

Create a backup to iCloud or to your computer via iTunes

Connect your iPhone/iPad or iPod to your computer via a USB connector. iTunes must be installed on the computer and the Internet must be working to update the firmware. Launch iTunes. If the autorun setting is enabled by default (for most), it will open itself after connecting the device to the computer. Go to your iPhone/iPad or iPod device tab.

We choose where we want to make the backup: to iCloud or to a computer (if you create a backup on a computer, you can protect it with a password).

After creating a backup, you can move on to the next step.

We update the firmware “over the air” via WiFi

This is the easiest way. Requires WiFi connection during update. In addition to having Wi-Fi, make sure that your device is charged at least 50% (or better yet, connect the device to a charger). The firmware installs quickly, but it can take a long time to download over WiFi, since it depends not only on your Internet connection speed, but also on the load on Apple’s servers.

To update the firmware on the iPhone/iPad or iPod desktop, click on “”

Select (click) on “ Basic”

Information about the new firmware will be downloaded and you just have to click “ Download and install“.

Be patient while the new firmware is downloaded from the Internet (download time depends on the speed of your Internet), do not interrupt the download, do not remove the device from the Wi-Fi reach.

Congratulations on the new firmware!

It's important to note that not all iOS 7 features will work on all devices.

If anyone needs to update to new firmware via iTunes, then write about it in the comments and we will write instructions for updating via a computer.

Direct links to firmware

What's new in iOS 7.01, iOS 7.0.2, iOS 7.0.3, iOS 7.0.4, iOS 7.0.6, iOS 7.1.1, iOS 7.1.2?

What's new in each version of firmware 7 can be found at the following links:

If you have problems with the installation

If you have any problems, write to our specialists on the forum in the sections Emergency iPhone help or directly in the section iOS 7 . Let's help!

• Section about iOS 7 on the forum. Ready-made solutions to the most common problems

iOS 8.x firmware

Firmware iOS 8.0.1

The first unsuccessful iOS firmware. Apple was forced to stop distributing the firmware just a few hours after its release due to problems among iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users with cellular communication(it simply didn’t work) and with a Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

Firmware iOS 8.0.2

It fixed bugs in iOS 8.0.1; see the link below for a full list of fixes.

Firmware 8.1

Firmware iOS 8.1.3

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Today the sphere mobile technologies continues to develop at a fairly rapid pace. Progress in production cell phones and smartphones becomes especially noticeable if you pay attention to how quickly Yesterday's new products become obsolete, unable to withstand the competition of newly released flagships. We will talk about eliminating one of the signs of such obsolescence below.

iPhone and iOS obsolescence

In one of our previous articles: Removing lags and freezes in YouTube videos- we looked at an option that allows you to play online videos in high quality on an old computer.
But if the process of obsolescence of hardware in most cases can be considered natural and necessary, then with software everything is not always so obvious.

In the issue of software obsolescence, two main directions can be distinguished:

1. Lack of support and release of operating system updates by the manufacturer for old devices
2. Lack of backward compatibility of new versions software with old OS

Support period

The first point is clear. The smartphone manufacturer does not want to spend effort and money on optimization new system for outdated hardware, even if this task is technically feasible. In addition to saving resources, this step also contributes to the rapid growth of sales of new manufactured devices (in this case we neglect the outflow of the customer base to a more loyal manufacturer), which also does not speak in favor of increasing the duration of support for its products.

Software backwards compatibility

As for the question backward compatibility, then this side may seem even more controversial. To begin with, let us give a conditional answer in the context of the current article to the question: What is backward compatibility?

backward compatibility- is the ability of new software versions to work with old data formats on an old operating system

Both versions of this problem are very acute for owners of previous releases of the company’s cell phones. Apple.
For example, the latter is available to owners iPhone 4S version iOS - 9.3.5 , For iPhone 4 the situation is even worse; this device can only be officially installed iOS 7.1.2. And this despite the fact that latest version of Apple operating system at the current time - 10.3.1

Consequences of software obsolescence

What does this mean?
One of the main troubles they will face users of outdated Apple devices- that, often, it is impossible to install some programs from App Store on iOS below a certain release.
In particular, to install such popular program exchanging quick messages and calls via the Internet, like Viber, availability will be required from the Apple store installed version iOS no lower than 8.1. For applications such as Skype, network client In contact with or mobile app Instagram, maximum old version of the phone system that meets the installation conditions for the listed software - iOS 8.0.

From all of the above, we can conclude that officially we do not have the opportunity install Viber on iPhone 4 . The same applies to the other programs mentioned: Skype, vk client for iOS, Instagram and many others. Moreover, the same fate will soon befall newer models, so this issue may in the future affect an increasing number of users of Apple products.

However, there is a way to install the same Instagram on iPhone 4. Work this method will be with most programs.
The essence of this method is to pre-download the application from the App Store with reference to Apple ID and subsequent installation of the supported version of the program on the phone itself.

So, we will need:

1. Computer with Internet access.
2. Connecting to the Internet on iPhone.

Let's get started.

Installing VK App in Apple ID via iTunes

If we try install the VKontakte program on iPhone 4, then nothing will work for us, we will get an error This content (app) requires iOS 8.0 or later with a proposal to update the device to iOS 8.0

But if we go along the path Settings - General - Software Update, we will see that we have installed " newest"Software, namely iOS 7.1.2, which is the latest for iPhone 4

This means that we will have to look for workarounds.

Download the program to your computer from the official Apple website iTunes and install it.
Let's launch iTunes and log in using the account with which your iPhone was activated.

Now on the left top corner Click on the drop-down menu and select Edit menu...

In the list that appears, check the box next to Programs and click Finish.

Next, in the drop-down list, go to the Programs section we added.
In the central part of the screen, click on the App Store tab. In the upper right corner, in the search bar, enter the name of the program we are interested in, let it be VKontakte client for iPhone. Click the button under the application icon Download, enter the password for your Apple ID and click the Buy button ( The app is free, nothing to worry about)

The application has been uploaded to our account, we don't need a computer anymore.

Installing VK App on iPhone 4 via the App Store

We connect the phone to the Internet via mobile network or via Wi-Fi. Let's launch App Store on the device and can immediately go to the tab Updates. Here we will have the same application that we downloaded from iTunes, that is, the client VK App. To the right of the program icon there will be a button in the form of a cloud with an arrow, which allows us to install the application from the Apple ID.
Click on the cloud

Now we will see a notification that For loading latest version the program requires an updated version of the operating system. But here we will be asked download previous version this application, which we will use by pressing the button Download

We wait for the latest compatible version to finish downloading and can launch the installed program.
It is worth mentioning that this way it will not be possible install the latest version of the program on iPhone(the solution to the issue is possible if you have a Jailbreak), that is, you will probably not have access to the full functionality of the application added in new releases, but this is most often not required for comfortable use of the main features.

Today we talked about how to install the program on an iPhone with an outdated iOS system.

Long support and constant updates to you.

In this article I will describe in detail the process of flashing the iPad to the latest operating version. iOS systems 7. The process is briefly described in the article Firmware for iPad, but here I made it even more detailed with the most current screenshots from the moment you decided to flash it to complete installed system. Plus, here in the comments you can ask questions about firmware on iOS 7, solve problems that arise, etc. We will try to help everyone in the comments.

So, you've made up your mind. Believe me, there is nothing complicated about this. Without further ado, let's get started.

Step zero. Make sure your iPad is ready for flashing.

1. The device should already be on iOS 6. If not, then first flash the firmware on iOS 6.

2. iPad 1, as in the case of iOS 6, is in flight. Don't even try to install iOS 7 on your first iPad.

Step 1: Create a backup

You can skip this step if you don't have any valuable data on your iPad: documents in apps, saves in games, apps that are no longer in the App Store. This is extremely rare, so let's get started backup. Just in case, I will briefly explain the process.

Connecting iPad to iTunes. We are waiting for the iPad to be detected in iTunes. And we poke at it.

We wait until iTunes completes all manipulations.

Backup copy– your guarantee that you will not later ask questions like: “Where did my notes go!?” Don't ignore this step!

Step 2: Update iTunes

Be sure to update iTunes to the latest version. You can do this directly from the iTunes menu. Or download it from the official page on the Apple website.

For those who need it, here are instructions for beginners: How to install iTunes on Windows.

Step 3. Downloading iOS 7 firmware

Let's take it current firmware from our special article.

Step 4. Flash iPad to iOS 7

When the firmware file is downloaded, open iTunes. Hold Shift if you have Windows (Alt-Option for MacOS) on your keyboard and click the “Restore” button.

The following message will appear:

The firmware process has begun.

In this moment better than iPad do not touch. On the iPad 3, the firmware process took about 10 minutes.

Step 5: Setting up iPad for the first time

If everything went well, and I believe that everything will be fine for everyone, then iPad screen The iOS 7 greeting message will appear.

Swipe your finger across the screen from left to right and start setting up iOS 7 for the first time.

Initially, the system prompts you to connect to Wi-Fi networks. Let's do it.

Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary (if you have home network without a password, I strongly recommend installing it on the router later.)

Next, the iPad prompts you to turn on location services. It's usually best to have these services turned on. For example, mapping programs using these services will show your approximate location.

If you are restoring from a backup, then switch to iTunes, select the backup you want and start the restore process.

I skipped this point and clicked Set up like a new iPad.

Login with your Apple ID:

Next, Apple offers the choice to use or not use iCloud. What is iCloud and everything connected with it. If you still don’t use iCloud in any way and have no idea what it is, then I recommend that you familiarize yourself with it in the future.

Then iOS 7 prompts you to immediately enable the feature Find iPad. If everything else is optional, then I recommend turning this item on right away. This is, at a minimum, additional protection from theft of your device. It will be impossible to flash iOS 7 without disabling this feature.

Next is setting up iMessage (messages between Apple devices) and FaceTime (video and audio communication between Apple devices). Here you can choose from 1 to 3 addresses. It doesn't affect anything at all. In the screenshot below, I disabled two addresses for the reason that I do not use these addresses anywhere.

After setting up FaceTime and iMessage, you'll be prompted to create a four-digit password. I highly recommend remembering this password unless you skip this step. This password will be requested whenever the tablet is turned on and even when it wakes up from sleep. You can later create a more complex password.

Further New in iOS 7. The iPad prompts you to set up your keychain. The keychain will store all your logins and passwords in encrypted form. Since this is a new product and not everyone understands do they need it or not, you can skip this step for now by clicking “Set up later.”

Finally, Apple asks: “Are you willing to trust your iPad to automatically send them Diagnostic Data?” I refused, but this point is entirely at your discretion.

Welcome!

And here is the starter iOS screen 7!

The initial setup is complete.

Every time a new operating system is released, users try to install it on their smartphone as soon as possible in order to make use more convenient and practical. In this article, we will tell you in detail how to update iPhone 4 to iOS 7 and what problems you may encounter during installation.

What is iOS 7

First, you need to figure out which versions of iPhones this operating system is compatible with and whether your smartphone is suitable for installation.

iOS 7 compatible with:

• iPhone 4;
• iPhone 4s;
• iPhone 5;
• iPhone 5c;
• iPhone 5s;

as well as with iPad 2, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini and iPod Touch.

What changes have appeared in iOS 7

The seventh operating system, introduced for use on June 10, 2013, differs from the previous ones in its new design, as well as in a more streamlined order within the phone’s programs. The main changes in the design were the use of new sophisticated thin fonts and menu transparency. The new shortcuts are not based on repetition of everyday objects, but are rather intuitive. Also, most applications have undergone changes. They have added new unique functions and capabilities.

Installing or updating the operating system

The process of updating a smartphone to a new version can be performed in two ways. This can be either an update from the old version to the new one, or using a restore. Which process is best to choose for proper installation?

1 The update makes it possible to save all the data that is on your smartphone and receive a new operating system all important and necessary files will be in place. But this method can only be used on unlocked phones. 2 Recovery it erases all data from your device and after the update, the smartphone will not contain your information, in other words, it will be as if it had just come from the store. In this mode, you should also not update a locked phone, or a phone that is jailbroken.

How to install iOS 7 using iTunes

Installation or recovery

1 First of all, you need to download and install the program with which we will install iTunes 11.1, but if it is already on your computer, proceed further. 2 Now you need to download the operating system with the version we need, namely iOS 7, which matches and suits your device. 3 Connect your iPhone to your computer, most often it is better to connect to the rear USB connectors system unit or to the main connectors of the laptop. Turn on iTunes and get ready to install. 4 Inside the program, you need to select the device that we are going to update in the upper right corner. 5 Press and hold the Shift button on the computer and at the same time select and click the “Restore” button

System update

With a system update, things are much simpler. To update your smartphone, go to iTunes, connect the device, and then select the “Update” menu. This process will take a little time, but subsequently you will enjoy the new version of the operating system.

How to install iOS 7 on iPhone 4s using Wi-Fi connection

One of the easiest and most common ways is to update your iPhone via the Internet without help. third party programs. This requires a permanent WI-FI connections, and you should also make sure that your smartphone is charged, it is recommended that it be no less than 50%.

To install the update this way, you need to download this firmware from the Internet. This process takes a long time, since it directly depends on the Internet speed in the place where you are going to download the update and on how heavily the Apple servers will be loaded at this time.

The installation process of a downloaded update is usually not long and takes on average 15-20 minutes.

• The first thing you need to do is go to the “settings” menu, which is located on the desktop of your device, and then select the “General” sub-item there.
• In the menu that appears, select “Software Update”. After this, your smartphone will receive information about possible updates and firmware.
• After that, click on the “Download and Install” button.

It is necessary to remember that during the update you should absolutely not interrupt the download and take the phone to places where the Internet connection may be interrupted. In order not to get bored while your phone is being updated, you can read information about the new firmware being installed in the “Details” tab.

What to do if iPhone 4 iOS 7 slows down

First of all, you need to understand that the older the phone model, the more difficult it will be for it to adapt to changes, so if your smartphone freezes and slows down from the first days after installing a new version of the OS, you should install the previous version on it for more comfortable use. And also many users noticed that in version 7.1 devices work much better than with the previous one.

What could cause the device to slow down?

• Background application update;
• Parallax and frosted glass effect;
• Overloaded with old data.

In order to speed up your smartphone at least a little after the update, you can:

• Disable background applications in the main settings of your smartphone;
• will disable the effects for iPhone wallpapers that were released in the new update. This can also be done in the main settings.
• Remove unnecessary data such as old updates, residual files and unused applications.
• In some cases, clearing the dictionary also helps.

As part of today's topic, we will look at how to install iOS 7 on iPad, iPhone phone or iPod touch player. For all these three devices, all actions are performed approximately the same, so these instructions can be used by owners of all mobile devices Apple company. iOS 7 firmware is by far the newest, so we decided to update our iPhone, iPod and iPad and see what's new and convenient.

We immediately warn that users of iPad tablets and iPod touch players can safely update and flash their iOS devices. iPhone users, you need to be more careful, iOS can only be installed in . Owners of iPhones with Turbo SIM, and with other technical or software The unlock cannot be updated; you may end up with a non-working iPhone. If you don’t know what phone number, don’t hesitate.

Recovery Mode

Before we begin, let me remind you that we have already tried to update iOS via iTunes, but we encountered some minor problems - during the update process, they came up, which we managed to cope with, but a temporary lack of Internet ruined everything, the fact is that you can update iOS without a network connection fails. A failed update left our iPod and iPhone stuck in recovery mode, but TinyUmbrella managed to fix them. In principle, it was possible not to withdraw it, but then we would have lost all the information stored in the iPod and iPhone.

Install iOS firmware in your iPad tablet and iPhone with iPod we will be updating, since after the update all contacts, photos, music, movies and games should remain untouched. In total, we know 3 update methods, they are clickable, you can click and get acquainted:

• Manually updating iOS via iTunes

The easiest way to update iOS firmware is, of course, over a Wi-Fi network, but you can use the wireless method on iPhones, iPads and iPods with iOS 5 and higher firmware. If the user does not have a Wi-Fi network or old firmware (below 5th), then he uses the second method of firmware - through iTunes. We went through this method earlier - using the link above we managed to install iOS on an iPad. The second method is available to everyone, but it requires good access in Internet.

Today we will look at the third method; it is the most budget-friendly and is suitable for users with limited traffic or slow Internet. In order to update the iOS firmware via iTunes in manual mode we will need:

• The device itself (iPhone, iPod or iPad) and cable
• Computer with
• Pre-downloaded iOS firmware
• Any working internet

Where to download iOS firmware in IPSW format

If you have a “weak” Internet where it’s not possible to download, then you can download the firmware in some other place - go to an Internet cafe, contact your friends, some friends manage to download at work, of course, if sys. admin Kind!

Now we need to decide on a site where you can download the iOS firmware. We will install iOS 7 version, so we go to our page for all devices and download. After some time, new versions of iOS firmware will appear, which you can download from the guys from, they are constantly updating their firmware database.

Firmware files in IPSW format are saved in the computer’s memory, we write it to a flash drive and take it home, where we will update iOS.

You can install iOS 7 manually

We previously updated the iPhone to iOS 7, so the example manual update We will show it using the example of the iPod touch player, which will also soon come to life with the new colors of iOS 7. Although whether it will come to life or go out is still a moot point. Let's start updating the firmware, in fact, all data should be saved, but just in case you can transfer it important information with the help of ours.

1. Connect our iPod touch to the computer using a standard USB cable, it is advisable to turn it on directly from the back of the system unit, do not use USB extension cables. Launch iTunes and click on our iPod, which appears in Devices.

2. Go to the tab called – Review. On the keyboard, press the Shift button and without releasing this key, click the Update button in iTunes.

3. The firmware selection window appears, we find our firmware file in IPSW format, click on it, and then click the Open button. Thus, we load the previously downloaded IPSW firmware into iTunes.

4. iTunes warns you when the update procedure begins:

iTunes will update your iPod to iOS 7 and check with Apple for the update.

Click the button – Update

5. At the top of iTunes you can monitor the progress iOS updates. First, the program extracts the software, then checks for updates to our iPod using Apple servers. How this mini display will show the inscription - Preparing your iPod (iPad or iPhone) for a software update,

then the Apple logo and bootloader appear on the screen of your iPhone or iPad itself. As soon as the loading bar reaches the end, the device firmware will be updated. Our iPod touch rebooted itself, and the iTunes program warned:

iPod "iPod touch 5G" cannot be used as it requires iTunes 11.1 or later. To download new version iTunes visit www.itunes.com

If you received the same warning, it's simple and everything will be fine. The fact is that older versions of iTunes will not be suitable for working with devices equipped with iOS 7 firmware; they simply will not see your updated iPod, iPad or iPhone.

Once the update is complete, we will then be able to use it and learn the new firmware. By the way, after the update, absolutely all the information remained in its place untouched. Now you know how to install iOS 7 without losing information.