An ipsw or iphone software file is a firmware update for the iphone. these files are typically never seen by the end user as apple delivers them automatically to the iphone using itunes.. Step 4: the download file size can be around 1.5 to 2 gbs. once it’s downloaded, restart the phone and connect it back to itunes and wait for it to get detected. open the iphone management page. Actually, you can use the ipsw file to restore iphone ipad to normal. in this article, we will show you two simple and efficient ways to fix iphone ipad device stuck in recovery mode, apple logo, black screen and restore your device to normal with or without itunes. part 1. how to restore iphone ipad from ipsw with itunes; part 2..
5 - hold the alt key (on mac os x) / the shift key (on windows) and hit “restore” (as shown in the screenshot below) 6 - itunes will show a dialog allowing you to select the ipsw file you want. I want to restore my ipod touch 4 gen. using a previously downloaded .ipsw file from the web instead of itunes trying to download it again. i have tried putting the .ipsw file in the ~/library/itunes/ipod software updates/ folder but it still downloads another one.. I have tried it for my iphone 4s i have downloaded a ipsw version 5.0.1 but not worked for me. reply. jes says: april 1, 2012 at 4:04 am. i downloaded iphone3,1_6.0_10a403_restore ipsw for iphone 4 gsm after checking that my iphone 4 is gsm, but when i use it to restore my iphone its showing firmwware not compatible. :.
