

Bear in mind that some of these links may not work by the time you read this story (but a bit of googling can usually find you an alternative link). If you don’t know which model you have, the model number can be found on the back of your iDevice. IOS 7 and iTunes 11.1 golden master images To install iOS 7, grab the correct image for your device from the list below, and then proceed to the installation section. If you don’t have $100 to spare, downloading a leaked golden master is a good second option - and, depressingly enough, it’s actually easier than installing the legitimate version. Once you have the image, skip to the installation section below. Once you’ve signed up, you need to add your device’s UDID as a registered test device, and then go ahead and download the correct iOS 7 image for your device from the Apple developer portal.

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The safest option is to sign up for the developer program, and if you split it between a few friends (you can install iOS 7 on up to 100 devices), it can be very cheap. There are two routes that you can take to install iOS 7 on your iDevice: You can either sign up for an Apple developer account, which costs you $100 per year, or you can install one of the leaked iOS 7 golden masters. Installing iOS 7 will give you access to some exciting new features, such as improved multitasking and AirDrop, and the complete visual overhaul will of course make your Apple device look completely different (and cause all of your friends to gape jealously). You can install iOS 7 on the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5, the fifth-gen iPod Touch, and every iPad and iPad Mini except the original iPad.

While iOS 7 won’t be released until September 18, it’s possible to download and install iOS 7 today, and install it on your existing iPhone or iPad.
