Unfortunately, the seventh version of the iOS operating system never made it to the 1st generation iPad tablet. Why did it happen? It is difficult to answer, there are only a few assumptions. First, Apple decided that it makes no sense to adapt iOS 7 for the 1st generation iPad due to the fact that it is not financially profitable. And that's right. These devices are no longer produced, so the expectation is that iPad owners will simply purchase a new tablet from Apple, a generation higher, on which iOS 7 can be installed. There is a second assumption. Perhaps the hardware of the first iPad is too frail for the seventh version of the operating system. That is why Apple refused to adapt iOS 7 to the iPad 1. Agree, because the hardware of the first generation apple tablet is really not able to “pull” the latest toys and applications.
Perhaps because of this, he could not pull the seventh version, because it requires a lot of resources for fast and smooth work. What do we know about iOS 7? In this firmware, for the first time, a serious design revolution took place. The developers decided to try to make it more practical and minimalistic. And they did it, and get it well. Therefore, now users are seeing a simpler design on the displays of their gadgets. But simplicity did not prevent the addition of new effects, which greatly adorned the work with the device.
What is in the seven?
Now users of iOS 7 can enjoy the beauty of iridescent menus, a variety of icons, nice animated wallpapers, as well as a parallax effect that moves the menu when the angle of the tablet or smartphone changes. Another important update that appeared in iOS 7 is the Control Panel. The so-called multitasking, which has been known to experienced Apple users since iOS 5. But only in the seventh firmware, multitasking became full-fledged. Now the user of the iPhone or iPad can, with the help of a light swipe, call up a panel in which you can quickly perform the necessary operations. For example, lower or increase the brightness, track software updates, turn on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other services.
The emergence of multitasking has made life much easier for Apple users. What else appeared in the “seven”, because of which it was not transferred to the 1st generation iPad? Perhaps this is the ability to create in iOS 7 "tiered app shortcuts" on the home screen. iOS 7 users can bring a shortcut to two applications on the home screen, and drag one of them onto the other. After this action, a folder with applications will be automatically created. You can do this an unlimited number of times. Thus, applications can be sorted by need, games by genre, etc.
The next addition to 7 OS, which was a revolutionary innovation, was the advent of AirDrop. This is a service that allows you to share content (photos, audio recordings, contacts, links, maps, etc.). This revolutionary addition allowed users to freely share data with friends, colleagues, family.
Exit for owners of legacy devices
You may ask why we are writing all this, because all these joys do not shine for iPad users of the 1st generation. Yes, the full version of iOS 7 cannot be installed on the iPad 1, but you can add some features and design from the seven. How to do it? Thanks to the work of a team of hackers, the so-called "custom firmware" was born. Customization - literally translated "dressing". And it hits the mark. The standard firmware for an old gadget is taken, for example, iPad 1, the firmware for it is OS 4. Using the work of hackers in iOS 4, a design from the "seven" is added, as well as functions that can be added without ruining the gadget's performance. These firmware are called WhiteD00r.
Valiant programmers help the owners of old gadgets to feel all the advantages of the new version of iOS on their device. Thus, by installing WhiteD00r on your iPad 1, you will see your own version of the OS on your device, but disguised as iOS 7. The main thing is that the design change does not end there. For example, thanks to the work of these hackers, multitasking was added to the custom "seven", which we talked about above. That is, the user will be able not only to enjoy the pleasant design of the seventh OS, but to use its innovations.
Now the main question remains: how to put this same Wh1ted00r 7 on your old but reliable 1st generation iPad. There are four requirements for this:
- The presence of a clean version of the standard firmware on the iPad 1 (if you have a clean OS 4 now, then everything is fine, if with a jail, you need to reflash and install a clean version);
- Downloaded custom firmware WhiteD00r 7 and iTunes on a personal computer - preferably version 10.2;
- The Redsn0w program from the same hacker team, which is used to install their version of the system.
Installation process
Let's say that you have downloaded WhiteD00r 7 firmware for iPad 1, you have Redsn0w and iTunes 10+ installed. Now you can start installation. Go to iTunes. Now connect your device to your personal computer. Once again, make sure that the tablet has a standard system. We completely forgot to tell you that you need to create a copy in iCloud, which will contain all the data from your gadget (photos, videos, settings, records, etc.). Using Apple's standard service in iCloud, you can quickly and easily create such a copy.
When the gadget is connected to a personal computer, you can proceed. Launch iTunes 10+ (the main thing is that the version is not higher than 11 - the recovery process is excluded there). Wait for the program to inform you that the iPad 1 has been detected. Now you can click on the "Restore" button: if you have a personal computer on Windows, then with "Shift" pressed, you need to click on the "Restore" button, if Mac, then with "Alt" pressed. The program will ask you to select the firmware from which your system will restore. Attention, we need to specify the path to whited00r 7 in order to get a custom version of the seven on our iPad. Now wait for the process to finish. You can safely go to drink tea or sing pies, the process usually lasts from 15 minutes to half an hour. When it's over, your tablet should reboot. After that, you will see a nice design of the seven on the working display. If everything is so, you have successfully installed iOS 7 clothes on iPad 1.
This is a great option for those who are completely satisfied with their tablet, but would still like to see iOS 7 on it. For example, if you do not chase powerful games, do not open 30 tabs in the standard Safari browser, then this custom system option is good fit. You can continue to surf the Internet, read books, listen to music, watch movies, only with a more pleasant design of the system.
If you are planning to install iOS 7 on a second tablet, but do not know how to do it, the instructions below will help you. It does not matter what term to call the process - flashing or recovery. The essence is the same - the operating system of the seventh version should appear on the device.
Before work, find out if your tablet supports this operating system. Since today we will talk about the iPad 2, let's open the secret - you can install the "seven" on this gadget without any problems. For the first tablet, this firmware version is not suitable.
The process is carried out through restoration or updating. But about how to install iOS 7 on iPad 2 - a little later ...
And now a few words about what is good in iOS 7, and whether it is worth switching to it at all.
At one time, the "seven" made a splash. After its release, in a matter of days, an installation was made on more than 300 million gadgets. However, the gossip about the advisability of such a step does not subside to this day.
Is iOS 7 so good compared to its immediate predecessor? Or are the advantages of the new operating system artificially inflated? The experts of the resource webdesignshock.com tried to answer these questions. And we will only 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 svevomorphism. Apple founder Steve Jobs has always advocated realism and convenience. All devices released in his era were 100% consistent with these principles. When mobile gadgets became available to every user (even with the most modest income), the flat “appearance” of the devices was the rule.
But Jobs broke the stereotypes by offering the world a revolutionary interface. The element looks super voluminous and “alive”. When looking at it, there is a desire to touch the icons. Users liked all this so much that in the next 5 years the chip was driving. So what is the essence of skeuomorphism?
Reference. This unfamiliar term refers to a method of borrowing functions from the past. And even when there is no need for the development of the functionality of the device. An example is the recorded shutter sounds on phones, making them look like cameras. Or calendar software with flipping paper pages.
iOS 7 and new planes
In the situation with the "seven" nothing of the kind is noted - no cardinal shifts have occurred. The firm decided to only slightly catch up with the existing trend. But the high reputation of Apple did not allow developers to grab onto something ready. It was absolutely necessary to introduce unique elements into the standard.
So, for all the flatness, iOS 7 has retained a number of realistic features. Just take a look at the "live" wallpapers created with animation effects.
In the process of typing, the user notices slightly visible shadows on the keyboard element. This conflicts with the principles of the flat view. On such functional gizmos as the keyboard, they are useless. However, this is another difference between the "seven" and other flat operating systems. Fact is 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 distinguished by taste and thoughtfulness. In iOS 7, things are different in this regard.
The developer allocated less space for each element. Thanks to this, enlarged fonts are used, and the icons are located as if on an enlarged display.
Software called "Compass" is one example of a successful implementation of the new design. All its details are preserved, but become flat. Functionality and comfort of use did not suffer from this.
In the "seven" each element is placed as well as possible. Everything is in harmony and looks perfect.
Mistakes and shortcomings
Almost all the disadvantages of the “appearance” of iOS 7 are due to the “blurring” of the style. The operating system has acquired a flat design, but not completely ...
Transparent effects are applied, which is definitely not comfortable. Just look at the dock element at the bottom. He migrated here from the "six", where he looked like a glass shelf. Then he looked quite elegant and did not hurt the eyes. But in the seventh version, this is a container in the shape of a rectangle, which is out of the 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 decreased significantly. In addition, the line for entering the number seems to be “stuck around” 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 a must for any product. They are only part of his life path, pushing for cardinal improvements. This happened in iOS 7 with the Game Center and Kiosk programs.
The first one looks like it was developed by people who are far from the "seven". Here you can see just a terrifying symbiosis of minimalism, a flat look and skeuomorphism. Any crayon element - wherever you look - looks like it was created "on the knee".
Just look at the bubbles! Maybe they are cute, but where do the three-dimensional elements come from in a flat operating system? And 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 with logic.
The kiosk appeared in the "six". At that time, software looked like a wooden bookshelf. Everything was stylish and neat, and did not require a turn to cover the entire display. In the "seven" the program acquired full size. The elements look like stickers on a whiteboard. But there is a gradient - a kind of hello from skeuomorphism. Too bad it's inappropriate.
We hope you made the right choice by reading this short review. And if you made a positive decision to switch to iOS 7, read on. A detailed manual will tell you how to do everything right.
Now a few words about what a flashing can be.
Updating and Restoring: Differences
The firmware provides one of the named actions. They are similar, but there are nuances. During the update, contacts, photos and other information will remain safe and sound in memory.
Restoration is the opposite. The tablet will return to its original settings, as if you just bought the device. The gadget, upon completion of the procedure, will be “clean”, as soon as it is out of the box.
Attention! If your iPad is "jailbroken" (Cydia icon present), the update is prohibited. iOS 7 cannot be updated. This will lead to a "loop" or "eternal daisy". All these situations are iTunes errors. On a hacked device for firmware, use DFU - mode. Do not carry out any of the operations for the official "seven", locked for a specific operator. The firmware version will increase, which will make it impossible to remove the block programmatically.
Install 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 haven't installed it yet).
- Downloading the required version of the operating system. In addition, it must be suitable for a specific tablet model. For iPad 2 on iOS 7, work is possible, but for iPad 1 this operating system will not work.
- Connecting the tablet to a PC / laptop, launching iTunes.
- Device selection at the top right.
- Hold down Shift and click the restore button.
- Selecting the downloaded firmware for your gadget and pressing the opening element.
The operation will start and end automatically - now without your participation.
We update the iPad 2 to the "seven"
To this end, we go through the following steps:
- We open all the same utility with which we worked above.
- Choose your device.
- We click on the update element or perform an operation over the air if Wi-Fi is available. To do this, proceed to the main settings. And then - to the software update point. We choose iOS 7 for iPad and make the installation.
As part of today's topic, we will look at how to install iOS 7 on an iPad, iPhone phone or iPod touch touch player. For all these three devices, all actions are performed in approximately the same way, so owners of all Apple mobile devices can apply this instruction. iOS 7 is the latest firmware to date, so we decided to update our iPhone, iPod and iPad and see what's new and convenient there.
We immediately warn you that users of iPads and iPod touch players can safely update and flash their iOS devices. iPhone users need to be more careful, you can install iOS only in officially unlocked phones. Owners of iPhones with Turbo SIM, Gevey SIM and other unlocking hardware or software cannot be updated, you can get a non-working iPhone. If you don't know what phone - don't bother.
We will install iOS firmware on our iPad and iPhone with iPod by updating, since it is after the update that all contacts, photos, music, movies and games should remain untouched. In total, we know 3 ways to update, they are clickable, you can click and get acquainted:
The easiest way to update iOS firmware is of course over Wi-Fi, but you can use the wireless method on iPhones, iPads and iPods with iOS 5 and higher. If the user does not have a Wi-Fi network or an old firmware (below the 5th), then he uses the second firmware method - 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 consider the third method, it is the most budgetary and is suitable for users with limited traffic or slow Internet. In order to update the iOS firmware through iTunes in manual mode, 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 in which it is not realistic to download, then the firmware can be downloaded in some other place - go to an Internet cafe, turn to friends, some comrades manage to download at work, of course, if sis. admin. Kind!
Now you need to decide on the site where you can download the iOS firmware, we will install iOS 7 version, 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 constantly update their firmware database.
Firmware files in IPSW format are saved to the computer's memory, we write it to a USB flash drive and carry 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 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. We connect our iPod touch to the computer using a standard USB cable, it is desirable to turn it on directly from the back of the system unit, do not use USB extension cables. We launch iTunes and click on our iPod, which appeared in Devices.
2. We go to the tab, which is called - Overview. On the keyboard, press the Shift button and without releasing this key, click the button with the mouse - Update, in the iTunes program.
3. A firmware selection window appears, we find our firmware file in IPSW format, click on it, and then click the button - Open. Thus, we load the previously downloaded IPSW firmware into iTunes.
4. iTunes warns you about the start of the update procedure:
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 view the progress of the iOS update. The program first fetches the software, then checks for our iPod to be updated using Apple's servers. How this mini display will show the inscription - Preparing iPod (iPad or iPhone) for Software Update,
then the Apple logo and bootloader appear on the screen of your iPhone or iPad itself. As soon as the download scale crawls to the end, the device firmware will be updated. Our iPod touch rebooted by itself, and iTunes warned:
The iPod "iPod touch 5G" cannot be used because it requires iTunes 11.1 or later. To download the new version of iTunes, visit www.itunes.com
If you get the same warning, just update iTunes to 11.1 and you'll be fine. The fact is that older versions of iTunes will not work with devices equipped with iOS 7 firmware, they simply will not see your updated iPod, iPad or iPhone.
After the update is completed, we activated iOS 7, after which you can use it and study 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.
Apple, as you know, itself develops the iOS platform for its mobile devices. This fact, coupled with a rather narrow range of i-devices, leads to the fact that all of them have support for current updates for a very long time. However, everything comes to an end and sooner or later, the opportunity to get a fresh version of the platform is lost.
In general, this situation does not really bother most users until a major iOS update comes out, and then everyone starts looking for ways to get access to new system features if the device no longer has the right to update. Fortunately, there really is a way.
In this article, we will tell you how to update an Apple device to an official unsupported update using the first generation iPad (iPad) and iOS 7 as an example.
Officially, the first iPad can be updated to iOS 5.1.1. And I must say, until iOS 7 came out, users were very pleased with this state of affairs. However, the seventh version of the platform brought so many cool innovations, including a completely redesigned and very attractive "flat" design, that everyone immediately began to google "How can I update the iPad 1 to iOS 7?".
Most of the articles answering this query recommended the following method:
The method is highly questionable and here's why. Firstly, it is amazing that no one in these materials indicated that Redsn0w is a jailbreak utility and that you first need to perform this very jailbreak with it, and only then try to “slip” non-native firmware onto iTunes.
However, even if you have jailbroken your iPad, you can't fool iTunes - yes, if you press the "Update" button in the program, hold down the Shift key, it will open the explorer and allow you to specify the path to the firmware to which you want to update the gadget. But! She will never “swallow” third-party firmware, as well as the official one, if the device no longer supports updating to it.
Another argument for the doubtfulness of the method described in the article is the lack of visual materials and links to Redsn0w and WhiteD00r 7 .
Upgrading to unsupported firmware with a jailbreak
However, do not worry, we will share with you a real method for updating iPad 1 to iOS 7, but we will immediately warn you - you can’t do without a jailbreak. However, everyone who is at least a little familiar with Apple technology understands that without this procedure, he cannot do anything unofficial with the i-device.
Consequences of a jailbreak
“What is this jailbreak?!” - perhaps, the uninformed reader has now exclaimed. Now let's explain. As you know, iOS is a closed system, which has its positive and negative consequences. Among the first - high protection against viruses, confidence in the quality of official applications, among the second - the minimum possibility of customizing the system - that is, adjusting it for yourself. In order to expand these very possibilities, a jailbreak is made, in other words, an iOS device is hacked.
At the same time, as you understand, the pros and cons change places - the system becomes less secure, but the personalization options are expanding, in particular, you can install third-party firmware written by hackers. Needless to say, this procedure is not supported by the "apple" giant and the jailbroken device immediately loses the warranty, which means free maintenance in case of repair. However, if you are the owner of the iPad of the first generation, such an argument is unlikely to confuse you, you have already been deprived of these benefits for a long time.
However, you are unlikely to ignore the second drawback - the fact is that if you jailbreak incorrectly or download “crooked” software to perform it, your iPad can turn into a “brick”. That is why, if you already decide on this procedure, we recommend entrusting it to the pros or friends who understand the hardware.
How to jailbreak?
Here we give you one of the ways to jailbreak a first generation iPad. However, since the procedure is still unofficial, we must make a digression:
That's all, it remains to wait for the end of the process. When it completes, the device will automatically reboot, and after turning it on, you can start exploring the possibilities that the jailbreak brought.
Install iOS 7
The matter is small. Remember, in the previous instructions, we checked the box next to the “Cydia” item. What it is? This is an alternative App Store app store for i-devices with jailbreak. Needless to say, it has just a bunch of different programs for customizing your Apple device, which cannot be used on a non-jailbroken device. However, no one bears responsibility for all these programs - they caught the virus, sort it out yourself.
Well, to the point. To install iOS 7:
Ready! What did we get? A system that is externally and functionally very similar to the seven. Of course, as you understand, this is not real iOS 7, it is an earlier iOS that was modified by “good” hackers. We emphasize that there is not only a changed appearance, but also most of the new options of genuine iOS 7.
In this video you can see what the first generation iPad looks like with this firmware on board.
Let's summarize
So, the iPad 1 can be updated to the officially unsupported iOS 7, but it will not be genuine Apple firmware, but a third-party fake. But! You must understand that a fake is, as they say, the maximum that shines for you if your device no longer supports current updates, and therefore there is a rare case when you should say thank you for a fake.
Well, and one more thing - remember, you cannot put any non-native firmware on i-devices if you have not previously made a jailbreak.
We also note that in approximately the same way, simply using other versions of the utilities, you can update any Apple device to an officially unsupported firmware.
Many users want to install iOS 7 on their gadget, but face various problems. This article will help you install the "seven" on your iPhone, iPad or iPod in the shortest possible time. Our instructions are suitable for all types of Apple devices - in this article we will tell you how to install iOS 7.
Users of tablets and the player from Apple should not have any difficulties when upgrading from 6 to 7 iOS. Through the settings, feel free to update your device and enjoy the innovations of the system. But iPhone users need to be more careful: you can only install iOS 7 on officially unlocked smartphones. Owners of iPhone with Turbo SIM, Gevey SIM and other unlock software or hardware cannot be updated. The user risks a non-working smartphone after updating. If you do not know what gadget you have, it is better not to try your luck.
Komp'juter's available iTunes
So, we suggest you consider an easy way to update the operating system. It is the simplest and "budget", because this method does not require fast Internet and is suitable for users with limited traffic. The new iOS will be installed using iTunes. We need the following items to update manually:
- The apple gadget itself (iPad tablet, iPod or iPhone smartphone) and a USB cable for it;
- Pre-downloaded iOS 7 (very easy to find);
- Computer with iTunes;
- Any working internet.
So, you have downloaded iTunes 11.1 (or higher) to your computers. We warn you that previous versions of iTunes will not recognize your tablet or phone if you connect it to your computer with a USB cable. We would like to immediately recommend that you charge your smartphone at least up to 50%. Of course, 30% is enough, but installing a new operating system may take longer than you expect - the Internet may drop or even turn off. Therefore, it is worth taking care of charging the battery in advance. Also make sure that the cord does not hang out at hand - let it lie on the table.
There are two ways to install iOS 7. The first way is the easiest - using Wi-Fi. So, we connect our iPad or iPhone to a fast Wi-Fi network (preferably). If the battery charge is below 60%, then the gadget needs to be connected to the network. Now we go to the settings menu, and then go to the "General" tab, and finally "Software Update". You will see the "upgrade operating system to iOS 7" tab. We need to agree and wait for the software to start downloading, and then start installing the new version of the operating system. During the update, you can safely use the gadget, the main thing is not to enter Airplane Mode and not disconnect from the Wi-Fi network.
Second way
The second way will be "wired way". It is prepared specifically for those people whose devices do not have access to a Wi-Fi network. Here we will need to connect to a PC and iTunes 11.1. Connect your device via USB cable and launch iTunes. Now we need to find our device in the list and select the Update button. Now you need to wait first to download the new iOS, and then install it. Installing is not tricky and fast, but downloading can take a long time, it all depends on the speed of your Internet. Another tip: if you decide to install a new system on a laptop, then make sure that it does not go into "sleep" mode. Otherwise, everything may break and all data on the iPhone or iPad will be lost.
There is also a third way. It is suitable for those users who are not afraid to lose data and want to set themselves the most “transparent” operating system without traces of previous iOS. Do not forget that when using it, you will lose all the information that is stored on your device. Connect it to the PC and find the "Restore" button. Constantly agree and positively answer all the questions that the system will offer. We are waiting for the end of the process.
Regardless of the method you choose to install the seventh version, after 10-30 minutes you will see the welcome screen of the seventh iOS on the screen of your device and go through the first setup. As you can see, installing the new version is not that difficult.
