Is Using of ipsw file official ?

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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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Answer 1

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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Shehrii Author

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Sep 19, 2015 9:33 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

i really don't know what's the problem every time , when im asking something I'm asking something but I Get answer that is not the really answer of my question. Bcz I'm asking something but , I'm getting answer something other. I think are alk not really read the question carefully.

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Answer 3

Sep 19, 2015 9:45 AM in response to Shehrii

You asked, "Is Using of ipsw file official?" I answered that in my first response: No, it's not. What you want to do is a bad idea.

I have an excellent grasp of written English and have read your questions thoroughly. The problem is that you don't like my answers. So, I'm going to stop giving them.

Best of luck.

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Shehrii Author

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Sep 19, 2015 8:55 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

there is any official website ? Where can I download the iOS file ?

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Sep 19, 2015 9:04 AM in response to Shehrii

The file is downloaded directly to your phone if you update by going to Settings>General>Software Update or when you connect your phone to iTunes on your computer and select Restore or Update.

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Shehrii Author

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Sep 19, 2015 9:21 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

IF i'm using the itunes for restore or update my iPhone , and iTunes downloaded the ipsw file then where is locates ?

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Answer 7

Sep 19, 2015 9:29 AM in response to Shehrii

It handles the download from with in the app.

You're missing the point. You don't need to and should not be downloading ipsw files. Update your phone properly unless you really want problems.

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