Apple’s latest software for mobile is out and here’s how you can download iOS 11.4 IPSW file, over the air (OTA) or just do a clean install if you like on your iPhone, iPad or iPod.
Download iOS 11.4 Final Today with Messages in iCloud, AirPlay 2 and Other Changes
After a long and excruciating wait, the final version of iOS 11.4 is here with us. The two highlighting features of this release are without a doubt Messages in iCloud and AirPlay 2. But of course, apart from that this update adds other changes under the hood too. You can learn about them all by going to this link.
Related iOS 11.4 for HomePod Released with AirPlay 2, Multi-Speaker Pairing and More
Download iOS 11.4 Over the Air
Needless to say that you can download and install iOS 11.4 over the air immediately given you fulfill a certain criteria. This includes being connected to a WiFi network and having more than 50% battery available on your device. If you fulfill those prerequisites, then simply launch the Settings app, go to General Software Update and grab the update from here. Tap on Download and Install once the update becomes available to you.
The OTA method is highly preferred as you will not lose your files or settings during the process, something which is extremely important for a lot of users out there.
Related How to Downgrade iOS 11.4 to iOS 11.3 Right Now [Tutorial]
Clean Install iOS 11.4
If you’ve been running iOS on a device for a long, long time, then it’s likely that you’ve accumulated a lot of software lint over time that ends up slowing things down. In order to overcome it and get a slightly more ‘brand new’ feel, then you can opt for a clean install iOS 11.4. Though it might not do you wonders if you have a very old device like the iPhone 5s, but still every ounce of performance helps at this point. Simply download iOS 11.4 IPSW from the links below and then head over this link for installation instructions: How to Clean Install iOS 11.4 on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Detailed Tutorial.
Remember, a clean install will erase everything off your device therefore backup everything using iTunes or iCloud.
Download iOS 11.4 IPSW Firmware Files
You’ll need iTunes and the iOS 11.4 firmware file in order to do a clean install. We’ve added all the necessary files below so you can download them straight away. Make sure you get the correct IPSW file for your device otherwise the installation will simply fail.
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8, iPhone 7
- iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE, iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
- iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd-Generation)
- iPad 6 and iPad 5
- iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch
- iPad Air, iPad mini 2
- iPod touch (6th-Generation)
While you are here, you may like to check out:
- Apple iOS 11.4 for iPhone, iPad, iPod [Changelog]
- Downgrade iOS 11.4 to iOS 11.3 [How to]
