Keeping your device updated is a necessary precaution to prevent online threats and attacks from invading your privacy and device. Manufacturers release fixes to help block these types of issues. To avoid these threats, you can update your device to the latest firmware version via the iTunes® application. However, if you want a specific version of the firmware, you can easily find the firmware version you need on the Internet. In this article you will learn where you can easily and quickly download a file with the specific version of firmware needed for your Apple® iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® device.
Instructions for downloading:
- Open your Internet browser and go to the http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/ address.
- You will see two dropdown menus. One is for iPods®, the second is for other devices.
- Select the firmware you desire from the dropdown menu and click on the “Download” button.
- Save the installation file to your hard drive.
Warnings:
- Always remember that this is not the official way to install firmware onto your device and you are doing so at your own risk, so be careful.