how do you restore an iphone 4s with an already downloaded firmware file, such as iPhone3,2_7.1.1_11D201_Restore?
iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.1
You don't.
FYI: The downloaded firmware you listed is the latest version for an iPhone 4, not 4S.
Thanks Chris but if it was, how would i make use of it? Please what is the name of the latest firmware version for iphone 4s?
icefrost2003 wrote:
Thanks Chris but if it was, how would i make use of it? Please what is the name of the latest firmware version for iphone 4s?
7.1.1
You already have the latest installed.
Actually, my iphone was on version 7.0.6 before it crashed. So I'd like to upgrade it to 7.1.1
Then connect it to iTunes and restore. That will install the latest iOS to the device. And it will be the correct one as well.
Yeah, I'm aware of that option, Chris. But that would require further downloads. I want to know the next step after you've already got the downloaded firmware file. What application do you open it with?
In iTunes, select the iPhone.
Hold Shift (Windows) or Option (Mac) and click on Restore iPhone...
Then select the ipsw file to use.
If it is not the correct file for your device or it is not signed by Apple, you will not be able to use it.
Thank you very much Chris CA. That solved my question. Now, any idea where I can download the 7.1.1 firmware for iphone 4s?
You don't open it. While what Chris provided you is correct, if you connect to iTunes, it will download the file, same as you are wanting to do, and then install it. You don't have to go through doing everything else. Why are you trying to avoid this method? Because that is what Apple recommends?
Just trying to expand my knowledge, Chris. Cheers.
I would not want to download an Apple ipsw file from another source other than Apple anyway, since it could be corrupt. Good luck with your endeavor.
When you install it with iTunes, it is downloaded to your computer.
See this post ->> https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5376130
how do you restore an iphone 4s with an already downloaded firmware file such as iPhone3,2_7.1.1_11D201_Restore?
