Install this firmware and your device can benefit from improved system stability, network-related functions and performance, enhanced touch experience, various fixes for problems encountered throughout the device’s usage time, as well as several other changes.īear in mind that, before you get this release, you must check to see if the available firmware is developed for your model and SKU (stock keeping unit) – if you apply an incompatible software, the device will encounter serious malfunctions and can even be rendered unusable. The IPSW files provide a very quick method for updating the software on your iOS device via iTunes. IOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod Firmware) is a collection of firmware update files (IPSWs) for Apple's popular iPod and iPhone devices. Wait for the iPhone / iPad / iPod to finish the process About iPhone / iPad / iPod Firmware: Select the IPSW file you downloaded to update / restore your deviceĤ. On Macs OPTION-click and on PCs SHIFT-click the Update / Restore button in iTunesģ.
Connect your device to your Mac or PC using the connection cableĢ. Download the firmware to your hard driveĢ. How to update / restore your iPhone/iPad/iPod using the downloaded IPSW file:ġ. This package provides the installation files for Apple iPad (iPad 1,1) Firmware iOS 5.1.1.
