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What Should You Do Before Upgrade iDevice to iOS11?

07/11/2017

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Apple officially released iOS11 to iOS developers and testers today, a lot of Apple users can hardly wait to upgrade their iDevice to iOS 11. You are not able to download iOS 11 firmware without developer account, but don’t worry, you may upgrade iDevice to iOS 11 using 3uTools later.

 

What Should You Do Before Upgrade iDevice to iOS11?


Note: iPhone5, iPhone 5c and iPad 4 can not be upgraded to iOS11.

 

Before upgrade your iDevice to iOS11, you’re suggested to follow the steps below:


* Backup your iDevice using 3uTools or iTunes.


* Make sure that your iDevice has enough storage space.


* Update iTunes to the latest version.


* Unpair Apple watch.


* Ensure the battery life of your iDevice is sufficient.


* You’d better save a stable iOS 10 firmware package on your computer.


* Don’t install iOS 11 beta on your most-used iDevice.

 

The tips we mentioned above aims to protect your iDevice, because the iOS11 beta version may not stable enough. 


Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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3uTools
Intel Chip How to Identify Chip Type
V9.0 2025-12-02
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Apple Chip
V9.0 2025-12-02
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How to Identify Chip Type
1.  Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select About This Mac.
2.  Check the Processor or Chip field to determine if it is "Intel" or "Apple".
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
V3.01 2025-11-20
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rpm file
V3.01 2025-11-20
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Windows
Windows
iOS
iOS
Android
Android
TV
TV
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App
3uAirPlayer TV V1.0.18
2025-11-28
TV System Requirements: Android 7.0 or later
Download the TV installation package, copy it to a USB drive, insert it into your TV or set-top box, then select the file from the home screen to install.