Download iOS 8.1 ( 3 methods)

Ultimately the long anticipated iOS 8.1 has arrived. It brought some new features as well as some bug fixes and performance enhancements. Apple Pay is a major new feature with new firmware and it can be used only devices with NFC chips, i.e. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Older devices cannot use the Apple Pay system at present.

After Apple removed Camera Roll from iOS 8, it makes a return with iOS 8.1. And it also debut the beta version of iCloud Photo Library.  And some more features also arrive with iOS 8.1, such as SMS and Instant Hotspot. For users have a Mac PC with OS X Yosemite installed, they are allowed to send and receive text messages and calls from their Mac PC rather than their iPhone.

Compatible Devices for iOS 8.1

• iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus
• iPad 2, 3, 4
• iPad Air *
• iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2*
• iPod Touch 5 And the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 when they released on 24^th October 2014.

How to install iOS 8.1 :There are three (03) methods to install the latest iOS 8.1 update.

Method 1 – over-the-air (OTA)

This is the smallest and fastest download method. But this should not be used if you are anticipating to jailbreak iOS 8.1 when the new jailbreak tool released.

• Open the Settingsapp and tap on General. 
• Then tap on Software Update and wait until your iPhone or iPad look for the latest iOS 8.1 update.
• Once iOS 8.1 Tap on Download and Install.

• Be patient until your device update and reboot.

Method 2 – iTunes

This is the preferred method for jailbreakers. If you are having issues with Wi-Fi connection on your device, this method is and is also perfect for you.

• First connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC and then open iTunes.
• Then open the Device Summary and scroll down to the Back Up section. Then click on Back Up Now.

• Once the backup has been successfully completed, click on Check for Updates.

• Allow iTunes to search for the new update
• Then click on Download and Install.
• Finally wait till iTunes updates your device to iOS 8.1. Then it will reboot onto new firmware.

Method 3 – iTunes with IPSW

This is the longest method, however it is always successful.

• First download the IPSW link given below that matches to your device.
• Then connect your PC and device together and open the iTunes. 

• Then back up the data in your device.

• Windows users should hold down the SHIFTkey and Mac users should hold down Option Then click on Update in the iTunes.

• Then locate the IPSW you have just downloaded and click on it.

• Finally allows the iTunes to update your device to iOS 8.1.