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Apple Firmware Information

What are the legacy versions of iOS and why do I always require latest?

Updated over 4 years ago

Latest Firmware Files

  • Apple requires the latest signed firmware files

  • Normally when a new iOS is available, Apple will discontinue the last signed version within 1-2 weeks after the release of the latest iOS

Legacy Firmware Files

These are the devices that no longer support the latest iOS and need to be downloaded for these devices to be Restored.

  • Download all 9.3.5 files for iPad 2, iPhone 4, 4s

  • Download all 10.3.3 files for iPhone 5, 5c, & 5s

  • Download 6.1.6 for iPod Touch 4 & iPhone 3GS

  • Download 5.1.1 for iPod Touch 3G & iPad 1.

  • Download 4.2.1 for iPod Touch 2G & iPhone 3G

  • Download 1.1.5 for iPod Touch 1G

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