Downloading Older iPhone Firmware / IPSW Files

Oct 25, 2010 - 127 Comments

download iphone ipsw firmware Wondering where you can get all the older iPhone firmware files from? Here’s the direct download links for all of the iPhone IPSW firmware files from version 3.0.0 on up through 6.1.0 for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4, 4S, or 5. Note that we are not hosting the files, they are direct links to Apple’s web servers.

NOTE: Older iOS versions are not necessarily guaranteed to function as Apple may or may not be signing the IPSW version any longer. The newest available versions of iPhone IPSW can be downloaded here, or follow continuously updated IPSW posts here including that which is available for other iDevices.

Older Versions of iPhone IPSW Firmware Downloads

The firmware files can be quite large (600MB in some cases) so don’t be surprised if it takes a while to download. It’s easiest to just right-click on the file you want and save it directly, some users experience trouble with Safari when directly clicking the download URL.

If you are unsure of the type of iPhone, here is how to check if an iPhone is a GSM or CDMA model. Use that information to download the appropriate IPSW for the device.

IPSW 3.0.0

IPSW 3.0.1

IPSW 3.1.0

IPSW 3.1.2

IPSW 3.1.3

IPSW 4.0.0

IPSW 4.0.1

IPSW 4.0.2

IPSW 4.1.0

IPSW 4.2.1

iOS 4.2 was released as iOS 4.2.1 and this IPSW reflects that:

IPSW 4.2.6

iOS 4.2.6 IPSW is thus far only intended for CDMA iPhone 4 models:

IPSW 4.3

iOS 4.3 supports iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS:

IPSW 4.3.1

iPhone IPSW for iOS 4.3.3

iPhone IPSW for iOS 4.3.4

iOS 4.3.5 IPSW for iPhone

iOS 5 IPSW

iOS 5.0.1 IPSW

iOS 5.0.1 9A406 IPSW

iOS 5.1 IPSW

iOS 5.1.1 IPSW

iOS 6.0 IPSW

iOS 6.0.1 IPSW

iOS 6.1 IPSW

We will update this list when new IPSW releases become available.

Local IPSW File Locations

Any iPhone IPSW files that you have already downloaded from iTunes are stored locally on your machine. You can access these directly at the following locations:

Mac OS X: ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates

Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates

Windows Vista & Windows 7: \Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates

What are IPSW files anyway?

The IPSW acronym is thought to stand for iPhone Software. IPSW files are essentially just packages to deliver updates to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch including the baseband and firmware. Anytime you update your device iTunes will grab a new IPSW from Apple’s servers. People are generally concerned with IPSW files for either exploration into the workings of iOS and the iPhone, or for jailbreaking and unlocking purposes.

You can find out how to use IPSW files if you are uncertain.

Jailbreaking

IPSW files are most pertinent to Pwnage since you can use a custom IPSW file if you wanted to. You can download PwnageTool if you need it. Redsn0w works as well but may require a tethered jailbreak for some iOS versions.

Recent rulings have ensured that jailbreaking your iPhone is not illegal, although Apple maintains that it will void your warranty. For this reason if you ever need iPhone warranty service, be sure to unjailbreak your iPhone before taking it into Apple. There are mixed reports of Apple caring and not being concerned that phones are jailbroken, but your mileage may vary and it’s best to play it safe.

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  1. Ashfak says:

    This is what I exactly need

  2. Mohd Kashif says:

    how to download iphone 4 32gb latest firmware please help me

  3. briane says:

    can i have the link for iphone 3g custom restore 4.2.1 to download it? plzzzzzzzzzzz!!!! thank u in advance..

  4. yeshambel petros says:

    I have a problem to use my iphone 32 GB Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China Model No.:A1303 FCC ID:BCGA1303A IC ID:579C-A1303A.
    It Displays a message “iphone is disabled connect to iTunes.”

  5. John Greer says:

    I was hoping this list would be up to date so I can downgrade from iOS8 back to iOS7!!! HELP!

  6. cassidy says:

    my iphone can not update it gives me error 17

  7. Jenn says:

    I have an Iphone 3g. I can only go to iOS 4.2.1? Will there ever be a higher version possible for the 3g? I would like to run Facebook’s Page Manager app on it but I cant

  8. Sam says:

    Hi.
    I have iphone 3g.
    i tried to update it through itune. at the end of updating an error show and my cell dead. now can somebody plz tell me how can i restore my iphone.

  9. dan says:

    i have a iphone4s and it is stuck at recovery screen for the longest time possible. this is an uncle’s phone who doesnt know iphone and computers and i wonder how he got it stuck tis way…i tried to use itunes to update to the latest ipsw iPhone4,1_6.1.1.10b145_Restore.ipsw with manual ipsw selection and auto mode, both ways throws me -1 error. changing cables and computers doesnt work. tried with redsnow and it cant recognize the ipsw. redsnow is latest version with 15c. tiny umbrella doesnt help too. i am at a lost how to recover for my uncle….any help? last method to try is downloading the firmware using google chrome and it is kinda slow at my workplace here…read it somewhere someone says to download the ipsw from chrome instead.

  10. Cameron says:

    i have the iPhone 4 and I’m with Verizon and the link is not loading, can someone help me?

  11. hardeep says:

    hi sir i need help u i waana my iphone 5 unlock its carirer fido canada ……..plz reply

  12. Martin says:

    Hi,

    there is any direct link to download these ipsw files from Apple?
    I’m afraid I did not find them browsing apple.com.
    Could anybody explain me how to reach them?

    • mac says:

      Use itunes to download only and savethe thing to your disk… failing that Google search finds loads of download sites as easy as this one.

  13. hnj says:

    help me my iphone is blocked

  14. jlfafi says:

    TO FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE A GSM OR CDMA:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939

    Use the chart and match the model number on the back of your iphone to the ones on the chart.

  15. Rapture says:

    Guys my iPhone 3G won’t start and i try to restore it then in the process had this Russian writing and a cartoon on the screen. since then all that i get is error 1015. can someone help me out with this. Thank

  16. daam says:

    nothing worked,now gonna give a last try with original 4.1 for the iphone…….

  17. Ron says:

    I need help. My Iphone 3 got jailbroke and now i tried to take the jailbrake off and now it says its a brick. Can that be fixed?

  18. Jacinho says:

    Hey i got an Iphone 4 the IOS is s4.3.3 atm and i want to update it to 5.1.1

    when im trying to do it manually via itunes shift+click on update it loads and everything but then i got an error 3194.

    dont know why it wont let me update i also tryied the 4.3.4 and the 5.0 with same result.

  19. littlebigman says:

    I wonder could you help me?

    If I look at the ipsw file on my Xp pc then it is as is suggested a .ipsw file

    When I download iOS 5.1.1 IPSW for iPhone 4 GSM the zip file does not contain an ipsw file.

    Am I doing something wrong?

    Thanks

    • roland says:

      u have to rename it as .ipsw not .zip and it will change to a package that itunes can read

      • Bernard says:

        It’s because the file automatly named “iPhone2,1_6.0_10A403_Restore” when you download from IE, and there are contained the characters “,.”, so everyone should change the file name without “,.” characters in it such as “iPhone2_1_6_10A403_Restore.ipsw”. In this way the file will success to download as .ipsw format for itune

  20. faultyclones says:

    don’t you have i OS 6 firmware, it has released already……………..
    I want to install it on my iPhone !!
    Please, provide me this firmware

    THANK YOU !!!

  21. Sahu Jain says:

    Hi,

    Up on my request to At&t to unlock my iphone, they reverted back to me with a e-mail saying unlock confirmed (after 7days of wait) and provided me the steps to restore the iphone using itunes. Following the steps, i tried the same but after spending aprrox 3hr(Updating and restoring through itunes) the error message pop-up on itunes “The iphone cannot be restored because the firmare is not compatible”. My iphone is with Firmware 5.1, Jailbroken and unlocked with Gevey Sim, baseband 04.10.01. Is that make some difference?

    My other question is i can update my iphone to the latest version through my iphone itself as it is giving me the option to update it to the latest version and then further i may restore it through the itunes to complete the unlock process. Will it be safe and appropriate? I was on a previous version of itunes when that error message poped-up but now i have an updated itunes version, I only want to do it to save time on again trying to update and restore my iphone through itunes which takes a long time and i am afraid it may give the same error message after putting lots of efforts and time.

    i did had a discussion with Apple Community but as per them my next attempt to update and restore will lead to convert my device to ibrick.

    Please advice!

    Thanks

    Sahu

  22. ricky says:

    hai, i m new user for iphone. i just buy a second hand iphone 3gs n88ap. i wrongly click the “restore” button for my iphone in itune. now my iphone cannot be running in! what should i do now? TQ

  23. Mackam says:

    If your getting .zip files when you download use Google Chrome as stated above, for some reason IE changes it to a zip file. Chrome doesn’t as I just tried it. Pulling hair out for a while on that one!!! Not sure if you can just rename it to .ipsw or not but I just used chrome.

  24. Andrew says:

    i accedentilly let my iphones battery run out and it either stay at the red battery or the apple logo and ive just downloaded the ipsw files what do i do now

  25. Hanif says:

    are those IPSW file are for jailbroken idevice?…cuz my phone not jailbroken

  26. Jemma says:

    My iphone was jailbroke but recently updated it so it is no longer jailbroken but now i cannot re activate it, can set the wifi up etc but wont let me activate via itunes just says no sim card even though on is inserted ive tried dfu mode several times and many other things what else could i do please any advice

  27. Chetan says:

    Hi friends i want solution to unlock and jailbreak iphone 3gs base-band 06.15.00 5.1 , how to do it , if any solution please add links of software’s. right now i am having 4.1(8B117) in my iphone3gs Iphone.

    Chetan 9860880006

  28. Scoobizzle says:

    just wanted to know how to get this downgrade working from the IOS 5.1 – either 4.3.3 or 5.0.1

    • Dober says:

      You can’t downgrade unless you saved SHSH blobs. If you don’t know what that is, you didn’t save them meaning you can’t downgrade.

  29. Ninjas Force says:

    Hello Every one, Please Kindly help me if you can.,

    Some one steal my IPhone 4GS and don’t know how to find that robber is any one know what should i do ….. :((

  30. […] I chose to download the iOS 5 firmware from Apple’s server (you can find the links for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) instead of updating directly from iTunes. If you updating from iTunes (you need a […]

  31. twana says:

    my iphone restore error 3194 please help

  32. sakiii says:

    i downloaded your link for iOS 5.0.1 but how can i use it in iTunes???????????

  33. frank says:

    hi i downloaded red snow 0.8 and the firmware 3.0 for my iphone 3gs, extracted red snow then extracted the firmware, but it says excytpion loss when i try to extract the firmware and cant browse to find the firmware, what am i doing wrong or do i have to download a different firmware because its not the right firmware?

  34. ravi dewan says:

    i have used redsnow to upgrade my phone to 5.0_9 everything has started working but i am enable to get my desired network need help

  35. sd says:

    I just downloaded iOS 5.0.1 IPSW for iPhone 3GS.
    After downloading 684MB zip file, I didn’t find any .ipsw file in it. After clicking shift+update in itunes it didn’t find any .ipsw file.

    Can any one help.

    • m says:

      Make sure you save the file with a .ipsw extension, it’s not a zip file. Try using Chrome or Firefox to download it and use “Save As”

  36. Justin says:

    Hello, when I right click and save target as it will still only let me save as a compressed zip file. How do i get the ipsw? Help Please! Thanks!

  37. […] I tried to upgrade my phone 3GS 3.x to a 4.x firmware found on osxdaily.com, I got the famous “this device isn’t eligible for the requested […]

  38. Markus says:

    Does the update HAVE to be nearly 800MB!!?? I just downloaded iOS5 last night and it took 8+ hours to download the 777MB file. Now I have to download ANOTHER 800MB!!! C’mon! Can’t they just patch the new bits in??? :-(

  39. […] several comprehensive lists of iOS IPSW files hosted from Apple’s servers, you can download iPhone ISPW, iPod touch IPSW, and iPad IPSW of all iOS versions after 3.0. […]

  40. josh says:

    i have downloaded the firmwire but after that i am puzzled

  41. Harry says:

    Hey friends, I have a factory unlocked iPhone 4… was trying to download the update to IOS-5 from itunes but there is always some network error… how can i update it to IOS-5 here…. has anyone tried successfully? any feedbacks/issues?

  42. allain says:

    any one knows how to unlock iphone 4S ? :/

  43. […] and start over??????????? or does that even matter???? you can download IPSW from this site: Download iPhone Firmware / IPSW Files Reply With […]

  44. Sri says:

    Error 3002 when trying to update to IOS5 using IPSW files please help

  45. potpot says:

    when restoring using .ipsw file, does it have to be in DFU mode?

  46. Sophat says:

    Hi all,

    How do I know my iphone with GSM or CDMA network? Please suggest the way to check on iphone. Thanks

    • Debbie says:

      This is what I found from apple support site:

      ” iPhone 4 (GSM model) has a SIM tray on the right side of the case for holding a micro-SIM card. iPhone 4 (CDMA model) does not have a SIM tray.”

      I think most iPhones are with GSM model :)
      Just check is there a SIM tray on the right side of your device and you should be able to recognize which download link to choose.

  47. Morne says:

    Hi. I just downloaded the ios 5 file for my iphone 4 gsm model. The file came through on my windows 7 pc as a zip file. When I extracted the file, there were a lot of other files in there, like .dmg file, but no .ipsw files. I then tried to convert the .dgm file to ipsw with Transmac, but it came up and said that encrypted files are not supported. Has anyone expereinced this problem, and does anyone have a solution? Thanx in advance

    • Morne says:

      Ok, I see that Internet Explorer downloads the file as zip. If that happens, just follow this:
      “I’ve tried it. It works perfectly for all versions. After you download the ispw firmware that had given from them or you can search from the web engines, do not extract it. Open the File, Click File, And Click Save Archive Copy As. And type .ispw at the end of the sentence before saving. And Done! You get an ispw firmware without cracking your brain. Try it!”
      Thanks Friend

      • doctornadeem says:

        thanks a lot you solved my problem with in no time before this i spent 4 hours for good for nothing….again thanks you from the bottom of my heart

  48. loretta says:

    im trying to jailbreak my iphone 3Gs , i did the DFU but how come when i do it it keep coming back itunes to my iphone screen . it is so frustrating , im not good with this pleaseeeeeeeeeeee help me …. thanks

  49. Louis says:

    Hi, my phone is a 3GS and is currently tethered by redsnow, my firmwave is 4.2.1, i tried running Greenpoison on top of my jailbreak and it won’t work. Here is my question…. I downloaded the original
    IPSW 4.2.1 so now can i just restore my phone by pressing “option” button on my mac keyboard and then select the IPSW 4.2.1, will this restore make any error? and if it does can i just run Greenpoison after to end up with a jailbreak untethered…

    Please help me with this matter i just do what to get stuck with all these procedure..

    Louis as of today Sept 24/11 i’m waiting for a answer from one of you guys… my phone don’t need to be unlock it is running fine with my carrier Telus.

  50. […] button is as useful as a chocolate fire guard. I tried downloading the latest firmware from Download iPhone Firmware / IPSW Files but pwnage tool says the firmware bundle is wrong. So far I have tried 4.2.1 4.1.0 4.0.2 and […]

  51. […] diversen Seiten im Internet (zB ) gibt es die aktuellen “nicht-Entwickler” Versionen (zurzeit 4.3.5) der iOS Geräte. […]

  52. RB says:

    Have I missed seomthing here? I’m trying to download the IPSW for 4.3.5 for the iPhone 3GS and followed the instructions to “…right-click on the file you want and save it directly.”

    When I right click on the iPhone 3GS link in iOS 4.3.5, the link in the title bar says the file is the IPSW file, but it saves as a ZIP file. Examination of the contents of the ZIP file fails to find any IPSW file.

    Is it the wrong file (i.e. an error on the website)? Is there something else I’m meant to do to get to the IPSW?

    • Ian says:

      Hi
      I had the same problem. I downloaded the file using Google Chrome. Dont use Internet Explorer as this downloads as a zip file?…..
      Ian.

  53. TD says:

    I have used the pwnage tool to try to jailbreak my iphone 3gs 4.2.1 baseband 5.14.04. I went through the process of creating a custom .ipsw and when i tried to restore the iphone via itunes i get the error message that the phone could not be restored because the firmware is incompatible. What should i do now? I wanted to jailbreak and then unlock this phone without having to change the baseband. THanks for your help.

  54. jano says:

    I tried to restore the original phone firmware but it kept giving me the same error 1015..i updated itune then tried again but it gives me another error 9
    i’m using window vista ….can you help

  55. jano says:

    Hi Dear,
    I have Iphone 3G and I tried several times to unlock it. Finally I partially unlocked it then the WIFI did not work. I tried to restore to the original firmware, but it gave me error 1015 then I tried again and it gave me error 2000. I was trying to download ISO 3.0.1 but each time I tried to restore it using the downloaded ISO it does not work??it asked for xx.ipsw….but I could not find any file with that extension…pls help

  56. Friend says:

    I’ve tried it. It works perfectly for all versions. After you download the ispw firmware that had given from them or you can search from the web engines, do not extract it. Open the File, Click File, And Click Save Archive Copy As. And type .ispw at the end of the sentence before saving. And Done! You get an ispw firmware without cracking your brain. Try it!

  57. Sharan says:

    @Sunny – Hold the shift button and click update/restore. Now you should be able to browse to locate the file.

  58. sunny says:

    Hi Guys,
    I need to unlock 4.2.1 but as i download 4.2.1 ipsw zip folder on my computer…i am not able to get ipsw file from that folder….what is the way to get it….not able to find the ipsw file

  59. […] a browse. 4. Buscas el .ipsw de la 4.2.1. Si no lo tienes bajado, busca tu versión, por ejemplo aquí o en google Y LO METES EN LA MISMA CARPETA (redsn0w) 5. Le das a next, y en la siguiente pantalla, […]

  60. […] do so. These are the original unmodified IPSW files, for versions 3.2 and up for iPad. You can also download iPhone firmware or iPod touch firmware if you need […]

  61. Joe says:

    I would like to now if it is legal to hoste an ipsw? :/ are you allowed to host them?

  62. […] CDMA iPhone 4 models which are due for a release later in the week. The early availability of the iPhone firmware is likely intended for Verizon iPhone review units that have been sent to […]

  63. TheHinac says:

    I can’t say this enough. Do not download your ipsw software from anywhere. You’ll just end up with redsn0w at the waiting for reboot window and iphone stuck in dfu mode. Use the ipsw in your apple updates folder only. Do not upgrade your baseband until you’ve check the version of your iphone and read the warnings, because you will spend a lot of time trying to fix your bricked failed flash of the baseband, thats going to take time and reading to fix.

  64. johny says:

    Anyone can help me please….i’ve reseted my iphone & erase all data and settings. But idk if it would also delete the carrier, now my iphone network is locked, no signal & no carrier..& i couldn’t restore it on itunes…keeps getting error 3194 even ive add the 74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com gs.apple.com at the bottom line, but i cant open the hosts file with admin privileges since im using windows 7…anyone can help me to get my carrier & network back please pm/reply…i apriciate it very much!

  65. shenese says:

    Hello my iphone 2g is unlock/jailbreak I’m on software version 3.0. I tried to erase and restore my settings and now my phone is stuck on the apple logo. I know how to get it to come up in itunes. I’m trying to upgrade it to 3.13 but I’m using itunes 10 do I need to use another version of itunes? because every time I try to restore the 3.13 ipsw file itunes say firmware file is not compatible. Please help!!

  66. emad says:

    noooooooooooooooo oneeeeeeeeeeee

  67. emad says:

    OMG, no body has an answer for me………..

    I need your help guys, i am just waiting to get out IPSW file from the stupid DMG file, becuase i want to downgrade my iphone from 4.1 to 3.1.3 using snowbreeze 2.0.2.
    please helppppppppppppppp.
    please note every time i donwload the 3.1.3 firmware im getting DMG’s file
    thanks

  68. emad says:

    i have tried everything could possibley find on net but no chance at all, tried transmac and when i load in the dmg file tells me encrypted file.etc

  69. emad says:

    Hello Will,

    Thank you for quick response, but not what i want, i need to get out [ipsw] file from the dmg file which i just donwloaded. [018-6482-014.dmg] i have file like this.
    please help me to understand.
    thanks

  70. emad says:

    Hello everyone,

    I am having this problem for the last 3 days which is every time i tried to downloaded the 3.1.3 ipsw to restore my 3G iphone, i found DMG files in the file that i donloaded from here which i can’t even know how to use’em. please note i have vista running on my PC.
    So please helllllllllp. please response quickly thank you to all

    • Peekachu says:

      sooo…. how does.. it… work ???? shud v have to jus download d file… n install it.. normallly….. or shud… v have to install it…. thru d itunes only ????? wud b fine….. if som1 can let me know… bout it……….

  71. Mani says:

    Can anybody tell me how I can unlock my iphone 4 running at IOS 4.1 and modem baseband 02.10.04?

  72. naheed says:

    Hi All,

    I am facing a problem which i am unable to solve even after spending hrs. neither i can find the solution anywhere on the internet.

    The problem is described below:

    1) I have a iphone 3GS with New Boot ROM
    2) I had jailbroken it on version 4.0.1 through jailbreakme.com and had cydia installed
    3) I was browsing system folders through iFile application from cydia and out of curiousity I deleted many folders including system, app etc and suddenly the iphone went blank
    4) I dont have backup of my SHSH
    5) Now when i try to restore IPSW file (3.1.3, 4.0.1, 4.1) through itunes 9.2/10.1 I get 3014/3194 error
    6) I tried Redsn0w 0.9.6 b6, iREB, Sn0wbreeze 2.1 etc but none seems to work

    Please if anyone can kindly suggest me how to solve this issue I would be grateful to him …….as of now my iPhone is like a brick

    • scooter says:

      I have the same problem, now even worse! The iphone 3GS keeps rebooting with Apple logo only! Any idea how to restore 4.0.1? I don’t want to update to 4.2.1 Give me some advice please.

      • brandon says:

        boot tethered sound like you have the data plan for tethered boot or goe to tiny umbrella save shsh and exit recory

        • fuzzypurp says:

          what he said, or just use tiny to kick/fix out of recovery, newbootrom cant use ipad 6.15 baseband, it can just it wont unlock with ultrasn0w.

    • Shujaat says:

      hello,

      if got solution plz let me know i don;t know how to fix it call me on 03002983200

  73. […] refers to the process of modifying your iPhone firmware so that unsigned code can be run on the device. In other words, an iPhone with a jailbreak can run […]

  74. […] you’re having problems, advanced users can also download iPhone IPSW directly from Apple. This is not recommended for novice computer […]

  75. n3wb1e says:

    I wonder if any form of integrity checks are available (e.g. MD5 or SHA256 checksums).

    All these files are quite large, what about if I get a corrupt download? How can I check that before using them?

    Are checksums provided by Apple at all?

    Thanks for any response,

  76. […] Download iPhone Firmware / IPSW […]

  77. danzo1 says:

    I used pwnage and redsnow to jailbreak my iphone (software version 3.0) to run it on Tmobile over a year ago. I am now having an issue in that the iphone on its own goes through continuous rebooting from time to time. i assume there is a corrupted system file somewhere in there.

    how do i unjailbreak my phone to upgrade the software, then rejailbreak it so i can run it on tmobile again?

    thanks for any help

    • wierdo from the future says:

      if you upgrade, it will unjailbreak it, then use pwnagetool to jailbreak
      don’t use redsnow because it will render the unlock useless

  78. […] do so. These are the original unmodified IPSW files, for versions 3.2 and up for iPad. You can also download iPhone firmware or iPod touch firmware if you need […]

  79. […] to download iPhone firmware […]

    • Notso says:

      I’m about to pull out my hair. I’m trying to unlock my iphone 3GS IOS 4.3.3 so I can use it overseas. I installed Cydia to jailbreak and then ultrasn0w to unlock. After it not working, I since discovered that it wouldn’t unlock because my firmware ver is 05.16.02. I followed all the on-line tutorials to upgrade to 06.15.00 using redsn0w.

      I’ve tried 3 seperate times to download a stock IOS 4.3.3 IPSW – but each time there are no *.IPSW files evident anywhere on my computer. There is the downloaded folder with numerous files in it, but not a single *.ipsw file. What am I doing wrong???

  80. […] sister site OSXDaily hosts a comprehensive list of iPhone IPSW files to date: Download iPhone Firmware / IPSW. Speaking of IPSW’s, PwnageTool 4.1 is available to download and is a great option to […]

  81. Ali says:

    does anyone ever host the custom ipsw? I know you can muck around in the .plist files contained within these things to downgrade iOS but there’s a large margin of error, would be nice to just grab the modified ipsw directly

    • Senator Tubes says:

      @Ali. You are the one modifying the .ipsw, that is the point. The intention is to have a clean restorative .ipsw to return back to or change yourself if you are extra brave, but what’s the point?

      The custom .ipsw files created from Pwnage Tool are not what you’d want to restore from if you want to do a fresh jailbreak, that’s why you are getting a fresh package from Apple. How do you think someone tries out every jailbreak? They’re not just applying them on top of each other, they are restoring each time.

      With the exception of the old jailbreaks, there isn’t much reason to host custom .ipsw anymore.

      • onecsguy says:

        @Senator, I think Ali was assuming that someone would Jailbreak a phone, then just post the .ipsw afterwards making Jailbreaking as easy as just ‘restoring’ to the jailbroken .ipsw, I’m assuming that an ipsw is not a complete image of the phone or I’m sure people would just be doing this … if it is a complete image then ‘what the crap’, why aren’t people sharing jailbroken ipsw’s =P

  82. m0xy says:

    I was hoping you would have a DL to 4.2, I’m impatient :P

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