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Frequent software failures, presentation of new, more practical and optional software, change of the user of the iOS device make it necessary to reflash the gadget. This process is straightforward and takes a few minutes.

Flashing the IPhone 5s is done in one of 2 ways:

by updating the software;
by restoration. All settings are reset to factory defaults, but iOS version remains the same with the loss of all data (photos, contacts, applications, etc.).

As a result of their implementation, a new or "clean" (with factory settings) iOS will be installed on the IPhone.

Via iTunes.
Update via wifi

Flashing IPhone 5s using iTunes

This method is universal, since it can be used for updating and restoring iOS. It involves downloading software first to a computer, and then via iTunes directly to an iOS device.

Establish a connection between PC and iPhone via USB cable.
Launch iTunes.
Select your gadget in the "Devices" menu.
In the window for setting the connection and synchronization parameters, left-click the "Refresh" button on the manipulator.
Confirm your intention to update your iPhone.

Advice: if the user wants to upload a non-current version of iOS, the recovery process should not be completely trusted by iTunes, because the program will automatically install the latest version. It is better to download the firmware file first, save it to HDD and recover from that point. This will keep the content and iPhone settings.

IOS recovery video

If there is no Internet connection, and the iOS IPSW file has been preloaded to the hard disk, you need to initiate the firmware recovery by pressing Shift + Refresh and then clicking the Open button (bottom right). After this iPhone process will be equipped with the required operating system with saved user data.

Flashing using DFU mode:

Download the new firmware IPSW file;
Install the latest version of iTunes;
Launch the application;
Bring iPhone to DFU mode(black screen);
Press the combination "Restore + Shift";
Select the downloaded firmware;
Click "Open".

Updating via Wi-Fi

The operating system is downloaded by wireless network directly to the Apple device. To do this, the "Software Update" menu item was integrated into the iPhone settings. The update can only be done over Wi-Fi, since the 3G connection does not have the required WAN bandwidth.

Bring iPhone to working mode.
Go to "Settings" -> "General" -> "Software update".
Click on the "Download and install" menu item.
In the pop-up window, accept the user agreement.

This method is dangerous for locked devices and jailbreak devices. A smartphone tied to a specific operator cannot be unlocked by software, since iOS flashing will lead to a failure of the integrated modem settings. Apple devices with modified firmware (jailbreak) need to be restored only in DFU mode.

The procedure is called, within which a gadget is installed software... Flashing an iPhone doesn't always mean updating it to the latest iOS version. There are a lot of conservatives among the owners of "apple" gadgets who want to continue using the 5th or 6th version operating system, considering them the most successful. These users have the opportunity to download the software that suits them to the iPhone.

The owner of the gadget must know how to reflash the iPhone on his own - otherwise, after the release of each new version iOS, he will have to seek help from salon consultants, who set exorbitant prices for iPhone-related services. This article will tell you how to properly change the firmware.

Flashing can be of one of two types - recovery and update.

After recovery you will get a "clean" iPhone, without content and with the same version of the "operating system" as it was originally (or with the one that you choose yourself).
After renewal the latest version of the operating system will be installed on your gadget, and all data will remain in place.

Apple does not allow downgrading of the operating system. If you have installed, say, iOS 7, then go back to iOS 5 by standard means you can't.

Also, you cannot go back from the beta version of the firmware to the latest official one.

There is an exception to this rule: within 2 weeks after the release of a new iOS, a "window" is open - users have the right to "roll back" to previous version Software if they don't like the new one. In addition, they can take advantage of unofficial by software like RedSnOw or Tiny Umbrella however, these programs only work on "older" iPhone modifications.

Preparatory actions

Before you start flashing your iPhone, you need to do the following:

Download the firmware to your computer... Finding a source site from which you can download the firmware is as easy as shelling pears: upon request search system will give out dozens of such sites. But you need to choose the firmware carefully - pay attention to the following criteria:

IPhone modification (4, 4S, 5S and so on).
Communication standard. While searching for firmware, you will notice that on specialized sites, the firmware files are divided into two blocks: Gsm and CDMA. 99% you need GSM firmware! CDMA iPhones have a clear distinguishing feature: no SIM tray. CDMA iPhones are programmed to work with only one operator - therefore, their cost is much lower. Another thing is that you will not find an iPhone CDMA on the Russian market - these can only be ordered from the USA or China.
IPhone model. The model is a set of letters and numbers - it is indicated on the back of the device and on the packaging.

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Knowing all this data, you definitely will not "miss" with the choice of firmware.

Download and install the latest versionITunes ... It is recommended to use the official Apple website - follow this link. At the time of this writing, the newest version is iTunes 12.5.1 .

Disable Find iPhone on your smartphone. Follow the path " Settings» — « iCloud"And deactivate the toggle switch opposite" Find iPhone". If this function remains enabled, ITunes it will simply not be able to reflash and will give an error.

Copy personal data from iPhone to another storage medium... During the flashing process, data may be lost.

How to flash an iPhone through iTunes yourself?

Reflash your iPhone like this:

Step 1... Connect the gadget to the PC with a cable and open iTunes.

Step 2... Go to the gadget management page - to do this, you need to click on the button with the smartphone image.

Step 3... Press the button " Shift" and press " Restore iPhone ... "(on Mac computers instead of " Shift"Clamped" Alt»).

A window will appear through which you need to find and select the firmware loaded into the computer's memory. The firmware file has the format IPSW.

If you have downloaded the firmware that is not suitable for a specific gadget, the program will issue such an unfriendly notification:

Step 4... Confirm that you want to reflash your iPhone - click " Refresh"In this window:

No further action needed - ITunes will remove content and install firmware. The gadget will go into mode Recovery Mode, and its settings will be reset to the original.

You can avoid searching for a suitable firmware yourself by entrusting it to iTunes. However, the program will 100% install the latest available "operating system" on the gadget, and not the one that is currently on the iPhone.

If this suits you, then in the 3rd step you can simply press “ Restore iPhone ... ", without holding the buttons on the keyboard.

How to recover a jailbroken iPhone?

If your iPhone has a jailbreak, it is recommended to reflash the gadget via " DFU MODE" (mode DFU). It is also worth turning to this method if restoring the iPhone according to the previous scenario (through Recovery Mode) didn't work for some reason.

Step 1... Enter smartphone into mode DFU: Simultaneously press and hold the " Home" and " Power", Then release" Power».

Step 2... Connect the device to the computer with a cable. After that iTunes should display a message like this:

At the end of the procedure, take your smartphone out of DFU mode: hold down " Home» + « Power"And wait for the cherished bitten apple to appear on the screen.

How do I update my iPhone?

There are two ways to update your iPhone: via iTunes and "By air"(that is, via Wi-Fi).

Updating iPhone via iTunes

Update procedure via iTunes is similar to the iPhone recovery procedure - you need to proceed as follows:

Step 1... Connect the gadget to the PC in iTunes go to the device control menu.

Step 2... Click on not " Restore iPhone ... ", a " Refresh» - the button next to it.

If you see such a window, it means that the latest software version is already installed on the smartphone, or the last of those that this particular model is capable of "pulling".

For example, we used the device iPhone 4: iOS 7.1.2 is the maximum that is installed on this modification.

Once you have the firmware file, you don't have to wait for iTunes to download it. Through the combination " Shift» + « Refresh»Locate the file in the PC memory.

Step 3. Wait for the procedure to complete and enjoy the new software from Apple. Settings and data will remain in place.

Updating iPhone over Wi-Fi

Over-the-air upgradeability first appeared on iOS 5 devices.

Updating via 2G and 3G connections is not possible because throughput mobile connections too small.

To update iOS over Wi-Fi, proceed as follows:

Step 1... Activate on Wi-Fi device- swipe up and down to bring up the Control Center panel ( Control center ) and on this panel click on the Wi-Fi icon.

Step 2... Go to " Settings", Go to the Wi-Fi section and connect to an available network in the" Select a network ... ".

Step 3... Return to " Settings"And go to" The main».

Step 4... From the section " The main"Go to subsection" Software Update».

Step 5... Wait for the update check to finish. If the iPhone finds a newer version of the operating system than the one installed on your device now, you will see the following picture:

Click " Download and install"- this is how you start the update" over the air ". If the iPhone is already running the maximum version of iOS, you will see a similar message:

Do not update your iPhone with a jailbreak - it can lead to dire consequences!

The gadget will be in the so-called "eternal apple" mode or will fall into a "loop" in recovery mode. The problem lies in the fact that the Jailbreak for the new version of the "operating system" iOS appears with a significant delay - it turns out that the iPhone is being updated "nowhere". To reflash jailbroken Apple gadgets, use only the " Restore iPhone ... ".

Conclusion

Owners of non-jailbroken iPhones with flashing shouldn't have any problems at all - the user's task is to connect the smartphone to the PC and press just one button, and then iTunes he will do everything himself. But the owners of gadgets with a jailbreak are advised to be more careful: in order not to lose the jailbreak, it is better not to use to reset the settings and update the firmware. iTunes, and special software like a program Semi restore.

Restoring iPhone 5S is actually a simple process that all modern iOS device owners should know about. After reading this article, you will learn about what the gadget firmware is, and also get necessary information about the available flashing options. So how to reflash your iPhone yourself?

Features of the procedure

All owners of such devices must have the skills of flashing a gadget. Even if you become the owner of an expensive modern device, you do not have to contact a service center if there are certain difficulties in the operation of the device.

So what is firmware? If this concept is considered as a software component, then the firmware iPhone smartphone 5S is work on replacing OS or software. In the "apple" company, the software for Apple gadgets is simply called iOS. If we consider the flashing of an iOS device as a process, then we can say that this is an update or restoration of the device's software.

There are two main flashing options:

update;
recovery.

They are almost the same, but as a result of the first operation, new iOS... When restoring an iPhone, the term "new" does not refer to the OS itself, but to its state. In other words, it becomes "clean".

Flashing methods

There are two ways to restore the operation of the smartphone operating system, one of which is universal and can be simultaneously used for updating and restoring. The second option is only suitable for updating.

To carry out the operation, you need to choose what suits you best:

update via Wi-Fi;
firmware via iTunes.

The iPhone 5S supports the ability to update the OS using a wireless network. In the second case, the data is loaded onto Personal Computer and then at iTunes help flashing is in progress.

Differences between processes

Both processes have certain differences that must be taken into account when choosing one or another option. Updating or restoring a smartphone is a software component of a gadget. The process itself is the restoration of the original data.

During recovery, all content, as well as personal data, is automatically deleted from the iPhone. All smartphone settings are returned to factory settings. Simply put, this process is to reset the gadget itself to factory settings and get a clean latest version of the OS.

When updated, the data remains, but only the system is updated. In other words, updating a smartphone is installing the most recent (or any required) version of the operating system.

Gadgets for iOS can be in three modes provided by the manufacturer - update (DFU Mode), recovery (Recovery Mode) and normal. As a result, the flashing process, respectively, can also take place in three modes.

Flash using iTunes

The iPhone recovery process with this option involves a few simple steps:

download the iOS file to your smartphone, but this is not required.

In order to independently update a 5S series smartphone, you will need to do the following:

Disable Find iPhone on your smartphone.
Connect your phone to a PC, launch iTunes manually if it is not set to launch automatically.
Open synchronization by clicking on the icon with the device name.
Press "Restore" (while holding down the "Shift" button). If your computer is running a Mac operating system, then Alt is pressed instead of Shift.

After that, a window will open where you will need to select a place on local disk where the firmware is located.
The file must have the "ipsw" extension, click open on it and then confirm the request. iTunes will start the operation on its own.

Nothing else is required from the user, the program itself will remove all unnecessary content and download new firmware... The device will go to Recovery mode Mode, and recovery will take place.

Flashing over Wi-Fi

In the iPhone 5S, the developers have implemented an update into the OS itself. In the gadget settings there is a "Software update" item, but this service functions only when Wi-Fi is connected (such a process will not work without a normal connection speed).

So, how to reflash the 5th iPhone yourself?

In the 5S model menu, select "Settings", go to the "General" section and then click "Software Update".

At the next stage, you need to click the "Download and Install" button.
After that, a new window will open where you must agree to the terms of the developer.
Next, you just need to wait until the installation process is complete.

During use this method system restore, you don't have to worry about anything. Self-loading of the file is not required in this case, it will be automatically installed on the phone.

It should be noted that the update does not delete data, but this option is dangerous for locked and jailbroken devices. This is because the firmware can deactivate the jailbreak.

Reset iOS settings

The update process on the iPhone locked under the operator leads to the following consequences:

complete loss of jailbreak;
the impossibility of connecting a smartphone to another operator;
lock your phone.

There is a solution to this problem. You will need to factory reset and delete content without the OS update process and loss of jailbreak. To do this, you can use special program such as SemiRestore, which clears the contents of the phone and resets the settings without any loss.

From all of the above, it becomes clear that iPhone firmware is a fairly simple process that does not require special knowledge and skills. It is enough to have basic management skills. This allows you to save on visits to specialized service centers.

Ways to factory reset and clear content

If necessary, you can reset the settings and clear the content in the iPhone using special procedures. It is worth doing this in cases where the phone runs out of free place or it starts to work poorly.

To check available memory, in the phone settings, go to the "General" section, then click on "Statistics" and find the "Storage" section. This menu contains information about the memory of the device.

You can clean the Iphone 5S partially or completely in several ways through:

iTunes;
"Storage";
Desktop;
iCloud;
erase settings and content on your phone.

Certain methods completely "zero" the device and clean up the iOS. As a result, it will be necessary to restore and configure data from backup... The phone firmware will be like new, without unnecessary data. In other cases, you can only delete individual data and applications.

Removing settings and content

The process of removing settings and all content takes place in five steps:

Go to the "Settings" section, then "General" and press "Reset";
Select "Erase", enter the password, if it was set;
Confirm the request by double-clicking "Erase iPhone";
When the phone search function is on, you need to enter the password;
After disabling the phone search function, the screen goes out, the manufacturer's logo and the process bar appear.

To carry out the process, it is not always necessary to connect the phone to the charger, but the level of the battery reserve must be appropriate. Otherwise, you may lose all files important to you.

Erasing data with iCloud

Cleaning iPhone with using iCloud occurs remotely from a computer or other device. At the same time, it makes no difference which operating system you use. The process only needs an internet connection. The procedure itself is carried out in several stages:

Log in to icloud.com and start a phone search;
Select "All devices", click on the icon of your device;
A window will appear on the right in which you need to confirm the deletion of data;
Confirm the request "Erase";
Activation Lock prevents data from being erased until entered Apple password ID;
Click "Next" and at the end "Finish";
After that, the process of erasing data on the iPhone begins.

You can carry out the procedure even if the phone is not connected to the Internet. The request will be queued and executed when connected to the network. In other words, as soon as the phone goes online, the process will start automatically.

Removing the application and files

Check everything carefully before deleting any files. Important data for you, numbers, photos, videos should be transferred to another medium. You can remove any applications from the iPhone operating system in different ways: using settings, iTunes or the desktop. The easiest option is to hold the icon with your finger until a “cross” appears in the corner. By clicking on this "cross" you confirm the process, after which the data will be deleted.

Removal with the help of the "Storage" takes place in several stages. Like all of the listed procedures, such an operation does not take much time and effort. It is enough to memorize each step, and you will be able to cope with this task in a matter of minutes:

You need to go to "Settings", go to the "General" section, select "Statistics" and then "Storage".
Next, you need to select an application, after which a window will appear with the corresponding information about the size of the application.
Select "Uninstall a program" and confirm the process, after which all selected files will be deleted.

Another option to delete data on your 5S phone is to use iTunes. There are also no difficulties here, just follow the steps listed, and you can cope with this task in a few minutes:

Connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi or computer, launch iTunes;
Select your device;
Select the "Programs" tab;
Next to the file to be deleted, in the list of downloads, there will be a “Delete” button, which must be clicked.

All apps marked for deletion on iPhone will be completely erased. Also, they can be installed again in exactly the same way.

It should be noted that the free space of any phone, including the iPhone 5S, is occupied by other files, for example, notes, contacts, music, photos, and so on. However, there is another application that simply "eats up" memory - this is Safari. Therefore, if you use your iPhone to access the network, then be prepared for the fact that it will constantly take up a lot of space. You will need to periodically clear the cache.

Thanks to such simple knowledge, you will be able to repair not only your phone, but also help your relatives and friends. In addition, for some advanced owners of Apple products, such knowledge can make good money.

In conclusion, it should be said that flashing a smartphone and deleting files does not take much time, and the process itself is quite clear and simple. Everyone can easily cope with this question, it is enough to have minimal skills in working with a phone and a computer. it a good option saving money and time. In addition, if you try and get better acquainted with the capabilities of your phone, then additional options for controlling your phone will open before you.

Alas, any electronic device may be prone to failure. Iphone 4 is not immune from this. The problems that arise are often not hardware, but software in nature. Re-flashing helps to cure these problems.

What is it for?

With many advantages, Iphone 4 often has unpleasant incidents (data loss, device locking, various errors). The cost of solving the arisen problems in service center quite significant, so you can try to update the firmware yourself at home.

Preparation

To update the firmware you need:

Apple has thought through the process of updating the firmware in detail and simplified it to the utmost.

Methods

It is almost impossible to break Apple devices when flashing, but there is a mode for each case, although it is quite difficult for a beginner to figure out which mode should be applied and when.

Recovery Mode

Recovery mode is the default operating mode with the OS turned off.

You can update the firmware like this:

The firmware update process will start. When finished, you can use the device.

Video: flashing or downgrading iPhone

DFU mode

DFU mode is used for "deep" firmware recovery. This is a completely working method and can be used in the following situations: the impossibility of a regular flashing, the impossibility of unlocking the device. This method quite simple and hassle-free.

To restore the firmware in DFU mode, you need to do this:

How to reflash Iphone 4 via Redsn0w

RedSn0w is a utility with which you can make a full-fledged jailbreak of the firmware.

Consider the sequence of actions:

create the "PwnageTool" directory on your computer;
download the desired firmware and the latest version of the Redsn0w utility;
unzip redsn0w and firmware into the created folder;
connect the device to the computer;
download the iTunes app;
select your iPhone on the left side. Be sure to make a backup;
go to the created PwnageTool directory and run the utility with administrator rights;
after starting RedSn0w, click "Extras";
click "Custom IPSW";
after the dialog box for selecting the firmware file appears, go to the created directory "PwnageTool" and select required file... Click "Open";
the Redsn0w utility will start creating a new firmware. This may take some time;
after creating the firmware in the dialog box, click "OK";
then click "Pwned DFU";
connect the device to your computer and turn it off. Click "Next";
press and do not release the "Power" key for 3 seconds;
press and do not release the "Power" and "Home" keys for about 10 seconds;
then release the "Power" key;
keep holding the Home key for about 15 seconds;
the utility will put the iPhone into a special mode. The completion of the process is informed by a message about the completion of the task (Done!).

At this time the screen mobile device will be black;
open the iTunes app;
after a dialog box appears informing that the iPhone is in special mode, click "OK";
press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard and click on "Restore";
click "Choose", having selected the unofficial version of the firmware;
the app will update the firmware and restart the iPhone. At the same time, the program will clarify how to use the iPhone (data recovery or new device).

We repeat once again, it is quite difficult to "kill" the iPhone, and it is not at all necessary to pay money to all kinds of services. After reading the instructions, you can reflash the iPhone yourself at home. The greatest opportunities for flashing are provided by the RedSn0w utility.

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Methods to flash or return iphone without the help of others.

In order to start flashing your iPhone, you first need to download the firmware. You need to know that any phone model has a firmware with its own extension. It is not at all difficult to find out what specific firmware is needed for your model. On the back of the device, under the iPhone logo, the phone model is written, which is displayed as an alphanumeric set of characters.

Http://sase.bekal.ru/%D0%9F%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BF%D1%80.

The whole difficulty lies only in the choice of GSM and CDMA models. Their difference is in working with different cellular networks. After determining the iPhone model, you need to find a website where to download necessary software... You can upload both old and new versions, the main thing is that the downloaded version has a company subscription.

Before work, you need to disable the "Find iPhone" function on your phone. When enabled, the function will refuse to flash and generate an error. There must certainly be the last iTunes version... These three steps will lead to the beginning of the firmware itself.

Re-flashing can be performed by 2 methods: via RecoveryMode and DFUmode In turn, RecoveryMode is an emergency mode that allows you to return the functioning of gadgets to iOS, if it refuses to work normally. DFUmode differs from the previous method in that the operation is performed bypassing the iPhone OS, the phone is stitched directly through the firmware

Firmware via Recovery Mod.

You need to turn off the phone and connect it to the PC, while pressing the Home button

Start iTunes If the program offers to Return iPhone, click OK, if it does not respond, then on the "phone" icon you need to press "Restore iPhone", holding down the shift button. In the file manager that appears, you need to select the firmware that was downloaded earlier.

Then the program itself performs all the necessary operations. After the flashing is completed, you need to disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it on. The accessory is cut in with a brisk pressing of the Power button. The iPhone is ready for use.

Flashing Iphone without iTunes

Flashing Iphone without iTunes

Iphone 4 firmware without iTunes

Firmware Iphone 4 without iTunes %

We use DFU Mode.

Before the operation, you must put the iPhone into DFU Mode. For this, the accessory is connected to the PC and the iPhone is turned off. You must immediately hold down two buttons: Home and Power for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, release the Power button, continue to hold the second button - the phone must find the iPhone in DFU mode.

We launch iTunes; We find the "return" window by pressing the Shift button at once. A window will open where you need to select the previously downloaded file. We open it. We are waiting for the end of the operation.

This method is suitable for those who have a phone on Jailbreak and cannot reflash it using the first method.

IPhone recovery via itunes.