Jesusboy4ever

Q: How do I use a downloaded restore file to restore my iPhone

How do I use a downloaded restore file to restore my iPhone

iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 18, 2013 4:52 PM

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Q: How do I use a downloaded restore file to restore my iPhone

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  • by jeffreygillespie18,

    jeffreygillespie18 jeffreygillespie18 Feb 16, 2015 11:57 AM in response to deggie
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    Feb 16, 2015 11:57 AM in response to deggie

    not exactly for example a public update can be handled through software update but developer updates (The initial one) needs to be downloaded from the developer account and then downloaded to the phone.

  • by jottocraft,

    jottocraft jottocraft Nov 27, 2015 4:33 PM in response to Jesusboy4ever
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    Nov 27, 2015 4:33 PM in response to Jesusboy4ever

    Hi Jesusboy4ever,

    I see the problem you are having. To restore from a .ipsw file, If you are on windows hold shift when clicking restore. If you are on a Mac, hold option while clicking restore

  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Nov 27, 2015 5:03 PM in response to jottocraft
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    Nov 27, 2015 5:03 PM in response to jottocraft

    jottocraft wrote:

     

    Hi Jesusboy4ever,

    I see the problem you are having. To restore from a .ipsw file, If you are on windows hold shift when clicking restore. If you are on a Mac, hold option while clicking restore

    You should NEVER restore from an ipsw file. There are dozens of them circulating that contain viruses and other malware. The ONLY safe way to restore an iPhone is to connect it to the latest version of iTunes and click Restore iPhone. You don't need to download an ipsw file, iTunes will find and download the correct, safe, signed file.

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