VIDEO: Open the Ipsw file

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iOS software as an .ipsw file

  • Apple publishes new versions of its iOS operating system for the devices of the iOS class at regular intervals, namely iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. These software updates come in the form of .ipsw files (IPSW stands for iPhonesoftware. This ending dates back to when the iPhone was Apple's only iOS device).
  • The software updates for iOS devices are available via iTunes imported or, since iOS5, also directly on the device. However, if you need a very specific software version and install it on one of your iOS devices you have to load the appropriate .ipsw file and then open it with the help of iTunes and transfer it to your device transfer.

Open and install the updates

  1. After you've downloaded the .ipsw file, the first thing to do is open iTunes and connect your iOS device to your computer so that it appears in the iTunes sidebar.
  2. Now select your device in iTunes. You will now see the option to restore the software. Now hold down the ALT key and click on "Restore". You can now manually select the software (i.e. the .ipsw file) with which the device should be restored.
  3. Then follow the instructions on the screento complete the recovery. You can then use your device again with the software version that has now been changed.
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Find out in advance extensively about the downgrade options of the iOS software version you are currently using. You cannot downgrade from any iOS version to any other at will. Also, you cannot restore backups from iOS devices with newer iOS versions to devices with older versions.

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