Is Using of ipsw file official ?

I Want to know that , is using of ipsw file for restore or update an iPhone official or not ?. Bcz ipsw file is not available on Apple website. That's why , I'm curios and annoyed to use ipsw file for update or restore. bcz if I'm using ipsw file its very easy. Bcz If I'm reinstalling my windows on my computer , I don't need to download again iOS file. That's why I wanted to know that using of ipsw file is official or not ? , or there is any issue of using ipsw file for update or restore an iPhone . Please help me. Thanks

iPhone 5, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 19, 2015 8:45 AM

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Sep 19, 2015 8:51 AM in response to Shehrii

If it doesn't come from the Apple website, it's not official. Unless you're a developer, the only ways you should be updating your iPhone are over the air from Settings>General>Software Update or by connecting the phone to iTunes and letting iTunes download the correct, most current version at the time of update.


Using files from any other sources could endanger your iPhone.

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