Download and Update iOS for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
To update iPhone or iPod iOS software you can download and install the new iOS update directly from iTunes, or you can first download the iOS ipsw file and than install it in your device using iTunes (iOS 4.3, iOS 4.2, iOS 4.1) . iTunes also can restore your device iOS software, which puts iPhone or iPod touch back to its factory condition. iOS update requires Apple iTunes, Windows or Mac computer with USB 2.0 port.
How to Download and Update iOS directly from iTunes
To download and update iOS directly with iTunes for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad you will have to follow these steps:
1. Make sure you are using iTunes 8 or above. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
2. When iTunes opens, select your iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left.
3. In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update.
4. Click Download and Install. Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update has finished.
How to Update iOS for iPhone, iPod Touch using the Downloaded IPSW file
You can download the latest iOS IPSW update file is first and install it using iTunes to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad by following these steps:
1. Download the iOS firmware for your device. (Download iOS 4.3, iOS 4.2, iOS 4.1)
2. Connect your iPhone (iOS devise) to your computer.
3. When iTunes opens, select your iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left.
4. OPTION-click (on Macs) or SHIFT-click (on Windows) on the Update button in iTunes.
5. Now you will be able to tell iTunes to use the IPSW file you downloaded to update your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad.
How to Restore iOS: If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPhone or iPod, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPhone or iPod settings are restored to their factory condition.
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