As part of today's topic, we will look at how to install iOS 7 on an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. 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 need to be careful; iOS can only be installed on officially unlocked phones. Owners of iPhones with Turbo SIM, Gevey SIM and other unlocking hardware or software cannot update; they may end up with a non-working iPhone. If you don’t know what phone number, don’t hesitate.

We will install iOS firmware on our iPad and iPhone with iPod by 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:

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 the iPad. The second method is available to everyone, but it requires good Internet access.

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 through iTunes manually, we need:

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

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, so we go to our page with links to iOS 7 for all devices and download. After some time, new versions of iOS firmware will appear, which you can download from the guys from AppStudio; 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.

Previously, we updated the iPhone to iOS 7, so we will show an example of a manual update 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 make a backup copy and transfer important information using our instructions.

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. Press the Shift button on the keyboard 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 of the iOS update. 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 receive the same warning, just update iTunes to 11.1 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 activated iOS 7, after which you can 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.

And also, , is possible 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!

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

Making a backup copy

A backup copy can be made to the iCloud cloud via Wi-Fi or saved to a 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 you will not leave the WiFi area while updating to the new firmware.

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 using an 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 or directly in. Let's help!

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 communications (it simply did not work) and with the 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 iOS 8.1.3

iOS 8.1.3 January 27, 2015. This is a technical update that fixes bugs in the previous iOS 8.1.2 and improves stability and performance.

Firmware iOS 8.2

iOS 8.2 supports the WatchKit API for developing . It is firmware 8.2 that will allow iPhone models 5 and higher to exchange data with the Watch. Official release of iOS 8.2 on March 9, 2015.

Firmware iOS 8.3

The release of iOS 8.3 took place on April 8, 2015. With the release of iOS 8.3, a new software development toolkit Xcode 6.3 with support for the Swift 1.2 programming language became available to developers. Of course, iOS 8.3, like iOS 8.2, supports WatchKit for developing applications for the Apple Watch. Among the innovations in iOS 8.3, a new set of emoji emoticons appeared, allowing you to insert icons of faces of different skin tones, support for two-factor authorization for Google accounts, support wireless connection to the CarPlay car interface. There are improvements to CloudKit and iCloud Drive. The main innovation of iOS 8.3 was the presence of a Russian-language voice assistant Siri. Among the shortcomings of firmware 8.3, it should be noted that the function of confirming purchases in the App Store using the Touch ID fingerprint scanner is not working. How to fix this error is described here. The release of iOS 9 firmware took place on September 16, 2015.

Firmware iOS 9.1

Firmware update 9.1 is aimed at improving the stability of iPhone and iPad. iOS 9.1 fixes many bugs.

Official release operating system iOS 7 has become, of course, one of the most important and long-awaited events not only for product users Apple, but also for everyone involved in the field of modern technology. We have already repeatedly covered () various innovations, advantages and shortcomings that appeared as beta versions of the platform appeared, and it’s time to take stock.

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iOS 7 review

Naturally, such a large-scale project as iOS 7 could not cause an unambiguous reaction from both observers and ordinary users. Disagreements and disputes over the fundamentally new style of the shell, the design of individual components and the efficiency of the system as such will continue for a long time. This review iOS 7 will be constantly updated and we will try to identify all the more or less significant nuances that will definitely take place after today's release.

So, the first thing that catches your eye when you see a device on the platform that is not yet unlocked iOS 7- this is the appearance of active elements that indicate the possibility of calling additional blocks directly from the lock screen.

A swipe on the top pointer calls up, divided into three tabs:

• Today(a mini organizer containing notifications, notes, as well as various information about the weather, traffic jams, etc.)
• All(contains a standard set of notifications)
• Missed.

In general, launching the Notification Center from the lock screen can be called a rather useful innovation that provides quick access to necessary information even on a locked device. Separately, we note the “Completed Downloads” section that appeared in the fourth beta version of the platform.

Swiping on the lower indicator calls up, rumors about which were circulating even before the release of the first beta versions iOS 7. In fact, the Control Center is quite simple, however, the developers have significantly improved the usability of the system, providing quick access to some popular functions and controls.

At the top of the center there are buttons for turning on and off the “Airplane”, “Orientation Lock”, “ “, and also Bluetooth interfaces and Wi-Fi. Below is a screen brightness correction bar, a mini-player and a panel with icons for quickly calling a calculator, alarm clock, camera, and also turning on the rear flash in flashlight mode. The only drawback of the Control Center is the inability to change elements in the top and bottom panels.

In addition to two “pop-up” panels, the lock screen has a panoramic background, which, however, is one of the main design elements iOS 7, and the background style, one way or another, is present in almost all components of the system. A panoramic photo set as a background image is not static, but changes angle when the device is shifted relative to the horizontal axis, which creates the effect of depth and dynamism. All pop-up panels and windows, at the same time, are translucent and convey the shades present on the “wallpaper” - thus the user actually has the opportunity to completely change the design theme iOS 7 by simply setting background images. See the material "" and.

You can now unlock your iOS device by swiping horizontally anywhere on the screen, not just in a specific area. After unlocking the device, the user is presented with new ones, which have been quite heatedly discussed on the Internet for almost two months since the presentation of the platform on.

The design of the application has also changed Messages, through which users can exchange SMS and iMessages. The message “cloud” has become somewhat livelier, having lost its former static state - now it “flies” out from under the keyboard through animation, integrating itself into a number of previous messages. At the same time, the entire correspondence bar moves when scrolling, and the messages spread vertically and converge again - it all looks quite impressive. The keyboard itself has also changed only externally, acquiring a design that matches the overall style iOS 7.

Camera iOS has undergone a number of changes, which, however, cannot be called cardinal. The application icon itself has changed (rather for the worse), a button for switching the HDR mode has appeared, and it is now possible to switch by swiping between the shooting modes “Photo”, “Video”, “Panorama” and “Square Photo”.

The purpose of the latter mode is not entirely clear - most likely, the reason for such an innovation was the growing popularity, however, for most users this function will become unnecessary. In addition, it became possible to apply simple filters to photographs, and the “shutter” animation disappeared (as compensation, the ability to “click” the new button faster). It is also possible to use . But users never saw the long-awaited settings, such as color balance and detail correction.

See also materials about camera capabilities in iOS 7:

Application Photo, also acquired quite useful functions - for each photo iOS 7 assigns tags containing information about the date the image was taken, geographical location user, etc., and then groups the photos accordingly. Viewing and processing photographs sorted in this way is quite comfortable - when you hover over the thumbnails, they are enlarged, the originals of the modified photographs are saved, etc.

Reminders And Notes were also “adjusted” to the general style iOS 7- both applications have become functionally simpler, however, with some additions. If “Notes” actually turned into a white sheet of paper, then “Reminders” acquired animation and an interesting design.

The changes that affected the App Store can be called very thoughtful - elements with horizontal and vertical scrolling are organically combined with each other without disturbing the overall structure of the application, a “Wish List” tab has appeared, to which the user adds the software products he likes for further purchase. The most useful feature was the “Popular Near Me” app list, which tracks the user’s geolocation location and suggests apps that were downloaded in the immediate vicinity.

Next to the cost in the App Store, a “+” icon appeared, indicating the presence of in-app purchases in the application:
The developers did not forget about additional media services. In particular, in one of the beta versions, for the first time, a switch appeared to activate the playback of tracks with non-literary words in the texts of the service’s compositions.
The application has a beautiful design, the base of which was clearly borrowed from Yahoo. However, it is no secret that Apple and Yahoo have been collaborating in this direction for a long time, and the weather information itself in the standard iOS application was provided by Yahoo, so there is no need to talk about plagiarism (see the bottom of the screenshot).
Apple designers added a beautiful dynamic background to the design that matches the weather conditions of the selected region, and also moved detailed weather data from additional screen(as it was in) into a separate block, which is called by tap.

The section icons in the settings were also designed in the same style iOS 7:
Contrary to the expectations of pessimistic users, the iCloudKeychain technology (“keychain” - English) has not become “gibberish”, not at all - synchronization of registration data and payment details is intuitive and accessible to any confident user. Now you can safely store information encrypted by the system in the iCloud cloud infrastructure and use it on other devices.

A few words about the personal assistant. The promised male voice and the ability to obtain information from Wikipedia, as well as viewing images directly in the Siri interface, have appeared. The design has also been slightly updated and a nice sound bar has been added when making a voice request. Added. Unfortunately, iOS 7 still does not support Russian language.

Another addition to Siri is the Question-Answer (Q&A) feature, which appeared in iOS 7 beta 4.

The Safari web browser deserves high marks - now working with the browser has become much more comfortable due to the implementation of full-screen mode. Moreover, in web page viewing mode, almost all elements and browser panels that cover part of the content have learned to “hide” and appear at the right moment. The address bar has also become a search bar, which is very convenient, and the search mechanism itself has become much more efficient.

Special attention should be paid to the work of the developers aimed at optimizing the work with tabs - viewing all active tabs and switching between them is done in the best traditions of animation and is reminiscent of switching between applications in Windows 7 by pressing win+tab. Certain functional changes have also affected other components of the browser - an easily activated mode has appeared. Private access", the ability to quickly transfer links, updated operations on letters in the "Mail" section, etc.

It is also worth noting the technology, which became actually the first standard interface of its kind wireless transmission data after Bluetooth. The only caveat for which AirDrop has received a number of criticisms is that the technology does not support older Apple devices (even the iPhone 4S is one of them).

If you are planning to install iOS 7 on a second tablet, but don’t know how to do it, the instructions below will help you. It doesn’t matter what term to call the process - flashing or recovery. The essence is the same - the seventh version of the operating system should appear on the device.

Before starting work, find out whether your tablet supports this operating system. Since today we will talk about the iPad 2, let’s reveal a secret - you can install the “seven” on this gadget without any problems. This firmware version is not suitable for the first tablet.

The process is carried out through recovery or update. But we’ll talk about how to install iOS 7 on iPad 2 a little later...

And now a few words about what’s good about iOS 7, and whether it’s worth switching to it at all.

At one time, the “seven” made a splash. After its release, installation was carried out on more than 300 million gadgets in a matter of days. However, speculation about the advisability of such a step continues to this day.

Is iOS 7 any better than its immediate predecessor? Or are the advantages of the new operating system artificially inflated? Experts from webdesignshock.com tried to answer these questions. And we will just try to summarize their data. Below are the most important points from this report.

iOS 6 and skeuomorphism

A distinctive feature of the “six” is sveomorphism. Founder of Yabloko Steve Jobs always advocated for realism and convenience. All devices released in his era complied 100% with these principles. When mobile gadgets became available to every user (even those with the most modest income), the flat “appearance” of the devices was the rule.

But Jobs destroyed the stereotypes by offering the world a revolutionary interface. The element looks super voluminous and “alive”. When you look at it, you feel a desire to touch the icons. Users liked all this so much that in the next 5 years the feature ruled. So what is the essence of skeuomorphism?

Reference. This unfamiliar term refers to a method of borrowing functions from the past. Moreover, even when this is not necessary for the development of the functionality of the device. An example is recorded shutter sounds on phones, making them resemble cameras. Or calendar software with turning paper pages.

iOS 7 and new planes

In the situation with the G7, nothing like this has been observed - no fundamental changes have occurred. The company decided to just catch up a little with the existing trend. But Apple's high reputation did not allow developers to grab onto something ready-made. It was imperative to introduce unique elements into the standard.

So, despite all the flatness, iOS 7 has retained a number of realistic features. Just take a look at the “live” wallpapers created using animation effects.

While typing, the user notices slightly visible shadows on the keyboard element. This conflicts with the principles of flat appearance. On functional things like a keyboard, they are useless. However, this is another difference between the “seven” and other flat operating systems. A fact is a fact.

What improvements?

Smoothness and uniformity are the undoubted advantages of the new iOS. The background echoes the icons and other elements in style and color scheme. In the “six” everything was somewhat scattered. The design was not tasteful or thoughtful. In iOS 7, everything is different in this regard.

The developer allocated less space for each element. Thanks to this, larger fonts are used, and icons are located as if on an enlarged display.

The software called “Compass” is one example of a successful implementation of the new design. All its details have been preserved, but have become flat. The functionality and comfort of use were not affected by this.

In the “seven” each element is placed in the best possible way. Everything is harmonious and looks perfect.

Mistakes and shortcomings

Almost all of the disadvantages of the “appearance” of iOS 7 are caused by the “blurriness” of the style. The operating system acquired a flat design, but not completely...

Transparent effects are used, which definitely does not make it comfortable. Just look at the dock element below. He migrated here from the “six”, where he looked like a glass shelf. Then it looked quite elegant and did not hurt the eyes. But in the seventh version it is a rectangular-shaped container that stands out from the overall picture. And its purpose is now not entirely clear.

Or, let's say, a program for calls. Elements for adding users to contacts and Undo have been significantly reduced. In addition, the line for entering the number seems to be “covered” with them. In the “six” everything was placed more logically and conveniently - on both sides of the call button.

What's really bad?

Sometimes failure is necessary for any product. They are just a part of it life path, pushing for dramatic improvements. This happened in iOS 7 with the Game Center and Kiosk programs.

The first one looks like it was developed by people far from the “seven”. Here you can see a simply terrifying symbiosis of minimalism, flat appearance and skeuomorphism. Any element of chalk – no matter where you look – looks as if it was created “on the knee”.

Just look at the bubbles! Maybe they are cute, but where do three-dimensional elements come from in a flat operating system? Moreover, overlapping each other in several layers. And why are there two icons on the screen for one action? All these questions are difficult to answer using logic.

The kiosk appeared in the “six”. At that time, the software looked like a wooden bookshelf. Everything was stylish and neat, and did not require turning to the entire display. In the “seven” the program became full-size. The elements look like stickers on a board. But there is a gradient – ​​a kind of greeting from skeuomorphism. It's just a pity that it's inappropriate.

We hope you made the right choice after reading this short review. And if you have made a positive decision to switch to iOS 7, read on. A detailed manual will tell you how to do everything correctly.

Now a few words about what flashing can be like.

Update and recovery: differences

The firmware provides for one of the above actions. They are similar, but there are nuances. During the update process, contacts, photos and other information will remain in your memory safe and sound.

In recovery, the opposite is true. The tablet will return to its original settings, as if you had just bought the device. Upon completion of the procedure, the gadget will be “clean” as soon as it came out of the box.

Attention! If your iPad is jailbroken (Cydia icon is present), updating is prohibited. You won't be able to update to iOS 7. This will lead to a “loop” or “eternal daisy”. All these situations are iTunes software errors. On a hacked device, use DFU mode to flash the firmware. Do not carry out any of the operations for the official “seven”, locked to a specific operator. The firmware version will increase, which will make it impossible to remove the block using the software method.

Installing iOS 7 on iPad 2

The procedure is performed through the iTunes program. The algorithm includes the following set of steps:

• Downloading and installing the utility (if you still do not have it installed).
• Download the required version of the operating system. In addition, it must be suitable for a specific tablet model. For iPad 2 on iOS 7 it is possible to work, but for iPad 1 this OS will not work.
• Connecting the tablet to the PC/laptop, launching iTunes.
• Select device in the top right.
• Hold the Shift element and click on the restore button.
• Select the downloaded firmware for your gadget and click the open element.

The operation will start and complete automatically – now without your participation.

Updating iPad 2 to "seven"

To this end, we go through the following steps:

• We open the same utility that we worked with above.
• Select your device.
• We click on the update element or perform the operation over the air if Wi-Fi is available. To do this, let's go to the main settings. And then - to the software update point. We select iOS 7 for iPad and install it.

The creators of version 7 really radically changed the design of the Apple iOS operating system; at first it seems flat and unusual. Previous versions of iOS did not evoke such varied emotions, since only some details were changed and supplemented with convenient features. With the advent of iOS 7, even two camps formed: the dissatisfied “old school” against the new flat design, the other part of the users who are not embarrassed by the slight flat similarity with Windows Phone, for novelty.

In any case, flat design is a new, albeit risky, step from developers.

iOS 7 Download Links

Many owners of Apple phones, tablets and players, when new firmware appears, try to find and download iOS from torrents; we recommend using direct links from Apple servers to download official firmware, including iOS 7. Modified or crooked firmware can be posted on the torrent. Therefore, we have prepared the following list with direct links for each device:

iOS 7 for iPhone phones:

• Apple iPhone 4 (GSM 8 GB) – download
• Apple iPhone 4 (GSM) – download
• Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA) – download
• Apple iPhone 4S – download
• Apple iPhone 5 (model 1428) – download
• Apple iPhone 5 (model 1429) – download

iOS 7 for iPad tablets:

• Apple iPad mini (GSM) – download
• Apple iPad mini (Wi-Fi) – download
• Apple iPad mini (CDMA) – download
• Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi – download
• Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi () – download
• Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM) – download
• Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA) – download
• Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi – download
• Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM) – download
• Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA/GSM) – download
• Apple iPad 4 (CDMA/GSM) – download
• Apple iPad 4 (GSM) – download
• Apple iPad 4 (Wi-Fi) – download

iOS 7 for iPod touch players:

• Apple iPod touch 5G – download

iTunes 11.1 is compatible with iOS 7

To install the downloaded firmware, older versions of iTunes are suitable, but after updating to iOS 7, use the latest one, which is already available for download on the Apple website; previous versions of iTunes are not compatible with the new iOS firmware, they will not even be able to see the device. For those who don’t know where to download the latest versions of iTunes and how to install this program, keep the links:

If you have already updated iTunes to version 11.1 or higher, then using iOS 7 should not be a problem.

Three ways to update iOS firmware

There are 3 ways to update the iOS firmware, but I repeat once again that if you have an iPhone locked to an operator with an unofficial unlock, then under no circumstances should you update the firmware. Only officially unlocked iPhones or iPhones unlocked from the factory can be updated. If you have never updated the iOS firmware of your iPhone before and don’t know which one you have exactly, then slow down with the update. Users of iPad and iPod touch do not have such problems, so owners of tablets and players can safely update.

There are 3 ways to update iOS firmware, we have already gone through some of them, they are marked with links:

To carry out the first two update methods, you do not need to download the firmware from the links indicated above; everything is done automatically. If you cannot update iOS using the first two methods, or if you are using a computer with limited Internet traffic and speed to update, you can use the third method of updating the firmware.
Friends, good luck with your updates and fewer “bricks”!