Applies all features from the unreleased iOS 4.2 update Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update has finished. In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update.Ĥ. When iTunes opens, select your iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left.ģ. Note: To be able to download iPhone/iPod firmware directly from Apple you will have to follow these steps:ġ. Now you will be able to tell iTunes to use the IPSW file you downloaded to update / restore your iPhone/iPod OPTION-click (on Macs) or SHIFT-click (on PCs) on the Update / Restore button in iTunesģ. How to update / restore your iPhone/iPod using the downloaded IPSW file:Ģ. IOS features an easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, and it is the foundation of iPhone. All iPhone or iPod settings are restored to their factory condition. If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPhone or iPod, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. You should ensure that you have enough free space on your Mac or PC to accommodate a backup that matches the capacity of your iPhone or iPod (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB) if you proceed with the this backup. In this case, iTunes will offer to create a one-time media backup of your device depending on what content is on your device and what content is stored in the iTunes Library you are connected to. If your device currently has a software version prior to 2.0 (1.x) and you are updating to software version 2.0 or later, all data on your device will be erased in order to perform install the new software. Normally if you choose to update, the iPhone or iPod software is updated but your settings and media are not affected. You can also restore the software, which puts iPhone or iPod touch back to its factory condition.

Apple recommends updating iPhone or iPod touch to use the latest software.

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPhone or iPod software. And even as other phones try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS 4 keep it years ahead of the competition.

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