Have you downloaded an ipod firmware, and it downloads in .zip format? today in this video, i am going to show you how to change it to .ipsw so it is compatible with itunes.. Ios firmware files should always arrive in ipsw file format so that they can be identified and used properly. sometimes, users may download an ipsw firmware file for iphone or ipad and it arrives as .zip file instead of .ipsw as expected, this usually happens on windows computers but it can happen on a mac too.. Below are the direct links for the ios firmware updates that have been released for the iphone by apple so far. if you’re not sure which firmware file to download for your iphone, then check the post which will help you identify which firmware file to download based on your iphone’s model..
Firmware files can be very large in some cases, so it may take some time for your download to complete. all firmware files are hosted on an apple inc. server. checking firmware version. use the following steps below to check which version of firmware is installed on your device.. How to restore or update your ipod/iphone/ipad: after downloading the desired firmware below, you can shift-click (pc) or option-click (mac) the restore or update buttons in itunes. a file dialog will open and let you choose the downloaded ipsw -file.. After downloading the desired firmware, you can shift-click (pc) or option-click (mac) the restore or update buttons in itunes. a file dialog will open and let you choose the downloaded ipsw-file. when you download the file with ie (internet explorer), it has a zip extension..
