Reason of “iPhone” could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt. error

My phone gives no service error. There is a warning that there is a software error. My phone (iphone5s) has updated software (12.5.5). I tried to install updates again from my macbook. But this time I faced “iPhone” could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt error.

I couldn't use my phone anymore because of this error.

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 1:38 PM

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Feb 14, 2022 11:56 AM in response to busra_

Hello busra_


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities and for letting us know that you're receiving an error message when trying to update/restore your iPhone. We can understand how this would be an issue. Please allow us to assist and share some helpful resources that might be able to resolve this issue.


First, we recommend that you review the following resource below. You'll find get troubleshooting steps you can try:


iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support


Be sure to follow all the steps listed within this specific resource. If you continue to experience issues updating or restoring your iPhone, you'll want check out this resource here:


If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support


Feel free to keep us posted on your results. Cheers.

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