There are many situations where we would need to reset our device, like for example: you have forget your passcode or you have installed a unstable version of ios on your device. For these type of situations to get solved one must know the generic procedure of restoring the device to factory setting using a firmware file (ipsw format).
IPSW (iDevice Software) is a extension every ios device recognise a firmware update. To go back to factory settings one must first download the compatible firmware version for their device. This is very important as invalid firmware may damage your phone or brick your phone. Before moving further, let me tell you something about DFU mode. DFU mode is the iDevice recovery mode which helps to flash or reinstall your mobile software from itunes. Well, all the pre-requistics technical terms are completed and now we can begin.....
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How To Restore Your iOS Device Using IPSW Firmware File
- First of download and install itunes on your PC.
- Later download the compatible .ipsw file for your ios device. You can get one from ipswdownloader.com.
- Now Connect your iOS device to computer using the Lightening Cable. Later you need to put your device in DFU mode.
- To keep your device on DFU mode, follow the steps below.
- Press power button to shut down your computer.
- Then press button power button for 3 seconds until you see apple logo.
- As soon as you see the apple logo, please power and home button simultaneously for 10 seconds
- Later press home button for another 10 seconds until the phone gets detected on itunes. Now you can say that your device is in DFU mode.
- Now go to itunes and SHIFT + click on Restore
- Later select the ipsw file which you downloaded earlier and click Restore.
- Automatic restoration process will get start and your device will be restored to factory settings.
- Enjoy and let me know if you have any queires.
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Bio: A Technology Leninist who believes that success can only be achieved if one has a practical implementation knowledge. He is a Computer Science Engineer, a professional blogger and a debugger.
Bio: A Technology Leninist who believes that success can only be achieved if one has a practical implementation knowledge. He is a Computer Science Engineer, a professional blogger and a debugger.
