IOS 8 update for iPad mini.

And the same. Instructions for installation will be the same.

What's new in iOS 8?

iOS 8 does not produce a revolution in mobile design operating systemHow it was in iOS 7 a year earlier. Instead, the developers from Apple transferred their attention to the details, new unique features and the overall impression of the system. In iOS 8, users will be able to evaluate recycled standard applicationsget access to convenient way Replies to notifications, enlist the support " smart keyboard»QuickType, use a full" cloudy "repository iCloud Drive. and much more. Full list Changes that occurred in iOS 8 can be viewed in the following articles:

What devices support iOS 8?

The iOS 8 system is compatible with the following devices:

iPhone 4S / 5/5C / 5S / 6/6 Plus
iPad Air, iPad 2/3/4, iPad Mini and iPad Mini with Retina Display
iPod Touch 5G.

Apple took care of the owners of old iPhone models, iPad I. iPod Touch., Therefore, all models that support iOS 7 will be able to go to the new firmware version. The exception was only the iPhone 4 - the Owners of the Quartet will have to remain on iOS 7, which, alas, has become the latter smartphone.

Before starting to installation iOS. 8, each user must perform several presets. First, make backup Devices for saving contacts, notes, multimedia files, video, SMS-OK, in general, all data.

How to make backup iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch in ICloud?

Step 1. Go to Settings -> icloud. On your device

Step 3. After successfully completed login, select necessary applications For cloud synchronization

Step 4. Go to Storage and copies

Step 5. Activate Copy in icloud.

Step 6. Located below button Create a copy will be active when connected to Wi-Fi. When you click on it, you can watch the backup of your device in ICloud

How to make a backup iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch in iTunes?

Step 1. Connect the device to the PC and open iTunes

Step 2. In the tab Overview click Create a copy now. Here, specify that the creation of the copy should be made on the computer, and not in iCloud

Step 3. Wait for the end of the backup process

Step 4. In the menu Score Select Authorize computer and enter your data account Apple ID

Step 5. Go to the menu File -> Devices -> Tolerate purchases

Step 6. Wait for the end of the purchase transfer operation (may take a long time, depending on the number of applications installed on the device)

How to install iOS 8 with Wi-Fi?

Most. simple way Installations iOS 8 is the update by "air". In order to start the download and installation of the new version of the mobile operating system, you will need only the presence of Wi-Fi and more than 50% of the device charge.

Step 1. Go to the menu Settings -> Maintenance

Step 2. Select Software Update

Step 3. Tap Download and install

After that, you will be required only patience - in no case interrupt the installation, do not restart the device and do not exit the Wi-Fi coating zone. Download time depends on the speed of Wi-Fi connection.

How to install iOS 8 with iTunes?

If you do not have access to Wi-Fi, then single way Installations iOS 8 will be updated with using iTunes.. This process is more laborious, however, nothing complicated in it.

Step 1. Update iTunes to the latest version by clicking reference -> Updates

Step 2. Connect the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to a computer with uSB cable

Step 3. Once the device is defined in the program, a pop-up window will appear with a suggestion Download and install iOS 8

Note: Update using iTunes can be complicated by errors on Apple servers. During installation, the device cannot be turned off, restart or disconnect from the computer.

Direct links to iOS 8 firmware for all supported devices

What to do if there are problems?

If you have problems, write to our specialists on the forum in sections or directly in the section iOS 8.. Let's help!

IOS 8.0.1 firmware

Was withdrawn by Apple a few hours after the release due to problems with loss of communication phones iphone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and due to the non-working scanner of prints touch fingers ID. Urgently, Apple has developed and published on its website to return from iOS 8.0.1 on iOS 8.

IOS 8.0.2 firmware

Eliminates the errors of the previous firmware 8.0.1. Full list of fixes and links to iOS 8.0.2 for all devices, see.

IOS 8.1 firmware

IOS 8.1.3 firmware

IOS Release 8.1.3 January 27, 2015. New features for iOS devices This firmware does not bear, but only corrects the errors of the previous firmware, and also improves stability and performance.

IOS 8.2 firmware

Release took place on March 9, 2015. Firmware 8.2 Contains error correction previous version iOS and supports WatchKit - a set of software tools for interaction with. As soon as Watch sales begin, you will certainly need to install the firmware 8.2. Since it will allow you to exchange data between the iPhone and Apple Watch.

IOS 8.3 firmware

iOS 8.3 Contains a new set of emoticons emoticons with icons of different races, supports wireless interface For car media CarPlay and two-factor authorization for google accounts. the main new feature iOS 8.3 is voice assistant Siri, communicating in Russian. Official firmware release 8.3 was April 8, 2015.

IOS 8.4 firmware

June 30, 2015. Main Firmware Firmware - New Music Service Apple Music.be streaming online musicwhich works on a monthly subscription.

IOS 9 firmware

iOS 9 was announced on June 8, 2015 at WWDC 2015 event. The official release of this firmware will take place in the fall of 2015.

In this article, I will write in detail the iPad firmware process to the newest version of the IOS 8 operating system. The process is briefly described in the iPad firmware article, but here I made it even more detailed with the most relevant screenshots from the moment you have conceived to flash until completely installed system. Plus, here in the comments can be asked for questions about the firmware on iOS 8, solve emerging problems, etc. We will try to help everyone within the comment.

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So you decided. Believe me, nothing is difficult in this. No extra words - proceed.

Step 0. Preparing iPad

Make sure your iPad is ready for flashing.

All iPad are supported, besides Outdated first Models for which the final version will remain and will remain iOS 5.1.1.

Attention! If you have a flashing iPad on iOS 7., it is necessary temporarily Disable the "Find iPad" feature (you need a password from Apple ID). Without shutdown, the firmware will not take place.

Settings-\u003e iCloud-\u003e Find iPad.

Step 1. Update iTunes

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

Who needs, here's instructions for beginners: how to install iTunes on Windows. In computers Apple iTunes. enters the operating system.

Actual version of iTunes. - 11.4!

Yosemite iTunes will be updated to the 12th version. The iTunes 12 interface differs from the familiar old one. To update and on old version iTunes, but it is better to use the ultimate ...

Step 2. Creating a backup

You can skip this step if you have no valuable data on iPad: documents in applications, saving in games, applications that are no longer in App Store.. This is extremely rare, so I will proceed to backup. Just in case, briefly explaining the process.

a) We connect iPad to iTunes. We are waiting for the iPad to determine iTunes. And poke on it.

We are waiting until iTunes completes all manipulations.

You can also create a backup in ICloud without using a computer.

Backup copy - Your guarantee that you will not then ask questions like: "And where did my notes go !?" Do not ignore this step!

Step 3. Download iOS 8 firmware

From September 17th. Take actual Firmware with our special article.

Step 4. Firmware iPad to iOS 8

When the firmware file is downloaded, open iTunes. Click SHIFT if you have Windows (Alt-Option for MacOS) on the keyboard and click the Restore button.

This is a message.

The firmware process went.

Step 5. Setting iPad

Welcome screen. Make swipes to the right.

We offer to make a choice wi-Fi network. Yes, the connection to Wi-Fi is mandatory condition For firmware.

Customize as new iPad. - The fastest. You will receive an iPad that which bought in the store.

Restore copies icloud. or Restore copies iTunes. - If there are fresh copies and program files in the media library, I would prefer the method of recovery from iTunes. From iCloud recovery takes place relatively quickly, but then you need to wait until all the applications are installed from the Internet (read - re-update).

Next, you need to enter your Apple ID. You already have to be, you have disabled "Find iPad" before flashing (just in case I give a link - Register Apple ID without a credit card). I do not recommend skipping this step. Anyway Without Apple ID Your iPad is a beautiful piece of iron.

Then you need to accept the terms of several licensing agreements. Do not accept will not work!

This inscription can hang both a few minutes and a few seconds. We are waiting, do nothing ...

The next moment I am constantly infuriates. Apple suggests me to use the addresses of the type ***@icloud.com and ***@me.com for iMessage and FaceTime. First, I do not want to use these once issued addresses, secondly, it is better to leave 1 some address when setting up in order to avoid confusion in the future.

We still wait until ICloud updates the settings:

Next, the iPad will offer to configure the key ligament (appeared in iOS 7.0.3). It may be necessary to take SMS to the phone to which your account is attached.

In the last stages apple settings It offers to send diagnostic data automatically. Boldly choose "not send". Contact without your data ...

In iOS 7 there was no such thing, and in iOS 8 you will be offered to send data from developers programs to developers. Among other things, the statistics of the use of their programs will be sent. Boldly choose the item "Do not publish" ... The developers will also be.

After setting, you will see the main desktop iOS 8.

Answers to questions on the firmware

I tried to draw up questions and answers based on the problems that I have ever arise when firmware ...

What to do if I selected and chose the item "Set up as a new iPad", but I have a backup?

If you have already configured the device, you can reset its settings to perform the IOS OS setup assignment procedure again. Choose Settings-\u003e Basic-\u003e Reset-\u003e Erase Content and Settings. Since this action will delete all available contents from the device, follow it only if a backup of the data has already been created.

After yesterday's presentation, Apple released the long-awaited Golden Master (GM) Assembly of the new IOS 8 mobile operating system. Recall that the GM assembly is the last before the release of the final version of the system, which will be available on September 17.

However, if you do not want to wait, you can already update your mobile device from apple companies to iOS 8 gm. Separately note that registration UDID in the account developers do not need.

Especially for those who plan to update their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iOS 8 GM We have prepared a small instruction. With it, even novice users will be able to successfully install the update.

How to install iOS 8 GM:

1. Check the device for compatibility

iOS 8 GM can be installed on:

- iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S.

- iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Mini Retina.

- iPod Touch 5G.

2. For your device.

3. Update iTunes to the latest version.

4. Connect a mobile device to a computer

5. Make a backup of data

Before installing any update, we recommend making a backup of data. To do this, you need to either connect the device to the computer and run iTunes applicationeither on your mobile device Go to "Settings" section - ICloud - "Storage and Copies" - "Copying in ICloud".

6. In iTunes, go to the "Device" menu "Review" tab and click:

for Windows: SHIFT + Update button

for Mac: Option + Update button

7. In the window that opens, specify the path to the firmware file.

8. In a new window, click the "Update" button.

9. Wait for the end of the update.

If you all have done correctly, then in your hands there will be iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, running iOS 8 GM.

Apple has released iOS 8.4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, along with the long-awaited streaming music service AppleMusic.

If you need help installing iOS 8.4, then follow this instruction.

iOS 8.4 Compatibility

Please note the iOS 8.4 firmware is available as free update For the following iOS devices:

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S
iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2
Retina iPad Mini, 1st Gen iPad Mini
iPod Touch 5.

Backup:

Will never be superfluous to make a backup of your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch before updating them software iOS.

You can back up your iOS device using iTunes or ICloud.

How to install iOS 8.4 Wireless Network Update (OTA air):

Before you start the download, plug the device to the charger to charge it. Loading and installation can take from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the load of Apple servers and your Internet connection. You can also connect your iPhone to local network WiFi to update iOS free without using mobile connection traffic.

After you connected to the Wi-Fi network, open Settings and click on Main\u003e Update. iOS will automatically check the availability of updates and inform you that software update is available.

Note: If you have a jailbreak, you need to install an update using iTunes, since with OTA update, as problems can be happened.

Click Download to download the update. Wait for the download, and then click Install to set the update. Your iPhone or iPad will download the update and send you a notice when it is ready. Return to B. Settings\u003e Basic\u003e Update And then click Install to set the downloaded IOS update file.

How to install iOS 8.4 Update using iTunes:

If you did not get iOS update 8.4 By air (OTA), as mentioned above, you can download iOS 8.4 from the official source (links are provided below) and use iTunes to manually update the iOS device. Also installing an update using iTunes, can be useful if you do not have enough space on the device to update through OTA.

Before connecting the device, make sure you use last version iTunes. Click on iTunes or Help in the menu bar, and then click on "Updates".

After checking the iTunes version, proceed to the following steps:

Step 1: Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable. Wait until iTunes starts on your computer, or run it manually to open and connect to the device.

Step 2: Press the device button to the left of the button iTunes Store., in law upper corner iTunes.

Step 3: Click on "Update" directly, without holding OPTION or SHIFT keys. If iOS 8.4 update is available, it will automatically be loaded and starts to update the device to iOS 8.4.

Step 4: You will receive a pop-up message that informs you that is available to a new update. Click on the button Download and update. If a message appears that iOS 8.3 is the last affordable version, then download the appropriate firmware file using links for downloads presented at 5 steps.

Step 5: Skip this step if you all have passed successfully in previous steps.

Download the iOS firmware file for your device from this page for the corresponding device [File size is from 1.5 GB to 2.0 GB, depending on your device]:

Note: If you download the firmware file using Safari, make sure that the automatic unpacking function is disabled or use Chrome or Firefox.

Check the back cover of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to find out your model number and download the file to the corresponding link.

Before you start the download, plug the device for charging so the battery can sit down during the update process. The update can take from a few minutes to an hour, depending on how Apple servers will cope with the load and from the speed of your Internet.

After you connected charger and installed a connection with your Wi-Fi, open Settings and press Main\u003e Update. iOS will automatically check the availability of updates and informs you that iOS 8.3 update is available.

Click DownloadTo download the update. Wait for download, and then click SetTo install the update. Your iPhone or iPad will continue to download the update and send you a notification when the update is downloaded. Return to B. Settings\u003e General\u003e Updateand then click Install nowTo set the downloaded IOS update file.

How to install iOS 8.3 using iTunes:

If you have not received a update notification via air (OTA), you can download iOS 8.3 by direct links and use iTunes to update the iOS device. Update via iTunes can also be useful if you do not have enough space on the iPhone or iPad, to download the update.

Before connecting the iOS device, make sure that you use the latest version of iTunes. Click on iTunes in the menu bar, and then click on the "Check Updates" button.

After you made sure that you have the most a new version iTunes can start following the following actions:

Step 1: Connect the iOS device to a computer using a USB cable. Run iTunes and wait until it recognizes and connect your device.

Step 2: Click on the device button to the left of the iTunes Store button, in the upper right corner of iTunes.

Step 3: Click on "Check Updates". If iOS 8.3 update is available, it will be automatically loaded and your device will be updated to iOS 8.3 firmware.

Step 4: You will receive a pop-up message that informs you that is available to a new update. Click on "Download and Refresh". If iTunes says you use the latest version, then download the appropriate firmware file using a direct link to download provided in paragraph 5.

Step 5: Skip this step if you successfully updated to iOS 8.3.

Download the firmware file for your device from our boot page for the corresponding devices [File Weighs from 1.5 GB to 2.0 GB, depending on your device]: