After installing the latest ios (6.1.3)

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After installing the latest ios (6.1.3)

Yesterday I downloaded the latest ios (6.1.3) through Itunes,which was 920 MB,then after the download it sucessfully installed onto the iphone. After everything was done I have almost 1GB less space on my hard drive. Can i delete something to regain the space ? I am new to the iphone and itunes (only had it for 1 month) so I'm still learning how to use things. I do see there is a file on the hard drive under - itunes-iphone software updates-restore.ipsw which is the 920 MB file.

Also if that can be removed, will something not work? Thanks in advance.

iPhone 4S, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Mar 20, 2013 10:48 PM

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Answer 1

Ocean20

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Mar 20, 2013 11:09 PM in response to Anhbob

I am not sure but the update file might be in the recycle bin. If so just empty that on your computer

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Ocean20

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Mar 20, 2013 11:10 PM in response to Anhbob

Or do a diskcleanup using disk clean up in system tools on the computer

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Anhbob Author

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Mar 20, 2013 11:28 PM in response to Anhbob

No, the file isn't in the recycle bin, and I have used a diskclean tool to clean up my computer every night. I use Ccleaner.

As I stated above, the file is in the folder admin- documents- itunes-iphone software updates-restore.ipsw which is the 920 MB file.

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Anhbob Author

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Mar 21, 2013 6:59 AM in response to Anhbob

Can anyone help me please?

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Answer 5

pdroth

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Mar 21, 2013 7:12 AM in response to Anhbob

You would only need that file if you did a full restore of your phone. If it wasn't available, iTunes would download it again so it can perform the restore.

I'd say it is safe to delete the file. But at just 1GB (small file size considering hard drive space these days), it may just be safer to leave as-is.

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JimHdk

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Mar 21, 2013 7:21 AM in response to Anhbob

You can delete that file. It is not needed.

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Answer 7

Mar 21, 2013 7:23 AM in response to Anhbob

Just delete it. Once installed you don't need it anymore. If the phone ever needs to be restored (which is very unlikely) iTunes will download it again. Actually, even if its there iTunes will usually download it again.

BTW, if disk space is at a premium and you use the Photos app on the iPhone you can delete the iPhone photo cache from your drive also.

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