Top 4 IPSW Install Tools 2024

Files with the .ipsw file extension are the files of Apple products like iPhone, iPad, iPod, and iTunes for restoring, downgrading, or updating the new iOS version. Sometimes, you may fail to update the iOS or encounter the iOS updating error due to the corrupted .ipsw file. On the other hand, you may find the upgraded iOS version is not as comfortable as the one that is not upgraded. Therefore, you might prefer to use the oldest version.

It is easy to find solutions online in terms of how to upgrade the iOS for we always talk about it. However, there is little information and solutions available for downgrading iOS. Then what should we do to tackle this problem? Here, we must mention the .ipsw files which can help us a lot. Anyway, follow this article to get the top 4 .ipsw files installation tools to upgrade or downgrade the iOS at ease.

1. AnyFix – iOS System Recovery

AnyFix is a professional iOS system repair tool that enables you to fix various Apple products’ issues including updating or downgrading iOS with several simple clicks. It can fix iOS system problems as iPhone stuck on verifying update, iPhone stuck on update screen, iPhone stuck on preparing update, iPhone won’t update, etc.

Besides, AnyFix can also fix errors related to iTunes. For instance, iPhone won’t update on iTunes, iTunes could not back up the iPhone, iTunes could not connect to this iPhone, iPhone not showing up in iTunes, etc. can all be fixed by AnyFix. Check some of its main features below.

Follow the below step-by-step guidance on how to downgrade iOS via AnyFix.

Step 1: Download and launch AnyFix on your PC > choose the Upgrade/Downgrade iOS option at the bottom of the software’s interface.

Step 2: Connect your iOS device to AnyFix > select 1 click to downgrade iOS/iPadOS option on the right side of the interface > click the Start Now button at the bottom of the interface.

Step 3: AnyFix will automatically analyze the firmware packages that are lower than the newest iOS version. After the firmware packages available are presented on the software’s interface, choose the .ipsw file package you prefer > click the Downgrade button to start the downgrading process.

Step 4: After you finished step 3, AnyFix will automatically start its downgrading process. You just need to wait for a moment until the Downgrade Completed interface shows.

2. iMyFone Fixppo

iMyFone Fixppo is also one of the .ipsw files installation tools. It can help the users to install the .ipsw files in a convenient and easy-to-use way.

Pros:

• It can save the data on your devices during the whole.ipsw file installing process.
• It supports all iOS devices and versions, such as iPhone X/8/7, etc.

Cons:

• The users can only enter or get out of the recovery mode of their iPhone via the free version.
• If you want to enjoy more features, you’d better buy the license to get better and the full features of it.

3. U.Fone iOS Toolkit

U.Fone iOS Toolkit tool is a tool I’d like to recommend as well. It can be regarded as one of the best alternatives for IPSW file install tools in 2020. Below are the detailed pros and cons of it.

Pros:

• It is available for both Windows and Mac users.
• It enables the users to download and install the .ipsw files on their iPhone/iPad at ease and without data loss.
• It can fix many more system repair-related issues of various devices.

Cons:

• It is more complex to use for Android users.
• It still has limitations on the recovery feature. For example, it can’t recover permanently deleted files on your iPhone devices.

4. Tiny Umbrella

TinyUmbrella tool is the software that allows you to downgrade the iOS to the previous version with simple steps. In addition to that, it also has some limitations. I will brief you on its pros and cons as follows.

Pros:

• It allows the users to install .ipsw files so as to downgrade the iOS version.
• It is free and easy to get.

Cons:

• It has some limitations on the features of compatibility.
• It is a little bit difficult to use.
• It is only available for Windows users.

The Bottom Line

If you would like to install the .ipsw files on your iPhone/iPad/iPod, etc. so as to upgrade or downgrade the operating system, the above-mentioned top 4 IPSW install tools in 2020 can be the best choice. Personally speaking, if you prefer a user-friendly and easy-to-operate tool with various features, AnyFix would be the best one for you. You can download AnyFix and give it a try!