Apple smartphones are practically the standard of stability and reliability of hardware and software components among all released gadgets in the world. At the same time, during the operation of even devices such as the iPhone, various unforeseen failures may occur, which can be eliminated only by a complete reinstallation of the operating system of the device. The material below discusses the methods of flashing one of the most popular Apple devices - the iPhone 5S.
Apple's high security requirements for the devices it produces do not allow a large number of methods and tools to be used for iPhone 5S firmware. In fact, the instructions below are a description of fairly simple official ways to install iOS on Apple devices. At the same time, flashing the device in question using one of the methods described below very often helps to eliminate all problems with it without going to a service center.
All manipulations according to the instructions from this article are carried out by the user at his own peril and risk! The Administration of the resource is not responsible for obtaining the desired results, as well as for damage to the device as a result of incorrect actions!
Before going directly to reinstalling iOS on iPhone 5S, it's important to do some preparation. If the following preparatory operations are performed carefully, the firmware of the gadget will not take much time and will pass without problems.
iTunes
Almost all manipulations with Apple devices, iPhone 5S and its firmware are no exception, carried out using a multifunctional tool for pairing the manufacturer's devices with a PC and controlling the functions of the latter.
Quite a lot of material has been written about this program, including on our website. For complete information about the capabilities of the tool, you can refer to the dedicated program. In any case, before proceeding with the manipulation of reinstalling software on your smartphone, read:
As for the iPhone 5S firmware, the operation needs to use the latest version of iTunes. Install the application by downloading the installer from the official Apple website or update the version of the already installed tool.
Backup copy
If one of the methods described below is used for iPhone 5S firmware, it should be understood that the data stored in the smartphone's memory will be destroyed. To restore user information, you will need a backup copy. If the smartphone was configured to sync with iCloud and iTunes, and / or a local backup of the device's system was created on the PC disk, restoring everything important is very simple.
In the event that there are no backups, you should create a backup using the following instructions before proceeding to reinstall iOS:
IOS update
In a situation where the purpose of flashing the iPhone 5S is only to update the version of the operating system, and the smartphone itself is generally working normally, the use of cardinal methods for installing the system software may not be required. A simple iOS update very often fixes many of the problems that bother the Apple device user.
We are trying to upgrade the system version by following the steps of one of the instructions set out in the material:
In addition to upgrading the OS, the iPhone 5S can often be improved by updating installed applications, including those that do not work correctly.
Before proceeding to the installation of firmware in the iPhone 5S, you need to get a package containing the components for installation. Firmware for installation in iPhone 5S are files * .ipsw. Please note that only the latest version of the system released by Apple for use as the operating system of the device can be installed. The exceptions are firmware versions earlier than the newest, but they will be installed only within a few weeks after the official release of the latter. There are two ways to get the package you want.
Flashing process
After completing the preparation and downloading the desired firmware package for installation, you can proceed to direct manipulations with the device's memory. There are only two methods for flashing iPhone 5S available to the average user. Both involve using iTunes as an OS installation and recovery tool.
Method 1: Recovery Mode
In the event that the iPhone 5S has lost its functionality, that is, it does not start, it reboots, in general, does not function properly and cannot be updated via OTA, the emergency recovery mode is applied for flashing - RecoveryMode.
- Turn off the iPhone completely.
- Launch iTunes.
- Press and hold the button on the iPhone 5S off "Home", we connect the cable to the smartphone, which is previously connected to the USB port of the computer. On the screen of the device, we observe the following:
- We are waiting for the moment when iTunes detects the device. Two options are possible here:
- Press the key "Shift" on the keyboard and click on the button "Restore iPhone ...".
- The Explorer window opens, in which you need to specify the path to the firmware. By checking the file * .ipsw, press the button "Open".
- There will be a request about the user's readiness to start the firmware procedure. In the request window, click "Reestablish".
- The further process of flashing iPhone 5S is performed by iTunes in automatic mode. The user can only watch the notifications about ongoing processes and the progress bar.
- After the firmware is completed, disconnect the smartphone from the PC. Long key press "Turning on" completely turn off the power of the device. Then we launch the iPhone by short pressing the same button.
- IPhone 5S flashing completed. We carry out the initial setup, restore data and use the device.
Method 2: DFU Mode
If the iPhone 5S firmware is not feasible in RecoveryMode for some reason, the most radical mode of overwriting the iPhone's memory is applied - Device Firmware Update Mode (DFU)... Unlike RecoveryMode, in DFU mode, iOS reinstallation is really complete. The process is carried out bypassing the system software already present in the device.
The process of installing the device OS in DFUMode includes the steps presented:
- By writing the bootloader, and then launching it;
- Installing a set of additional components;
- Re-layout of memory;
- Overwriting system partitions.
The method is used to restore iPhone 5S that have lost their functionality as a result of serious software failures and, if you need to completely overwrite the device's memory. In addition, this method allows you to return to the official firmware after Jeilbreak operation.
Thus, the firmware of one of the most popular and widespread today smartphones from Apple is carried out. As you can see, even in critical situations, it is not difficult to restore the proper level of performance of the iPhone 5S.
Greetings to all readers of the computer blog site! The other day, a friend of mine contacted me with a request to unlock the iPhone 5s. According to him, while drunk, he put the password on the phone (from his girlfriend), and in the morning he could not remember it. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, the iPhone was automatically locked.
When turned on, the message “ iPhone is disabled! Connect to iTunes. " When connected to a computer, the problem was not solved - a password was still required.
In this article I will tell you how to unlock any Apple device - iPhone 4, 4s, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad, etc. We will remove the lock by flashing, ie. full reset of the phone to the "factory" state. Flashing an iPhone is only seemingly complicated, but in reality it is quite simple, so do not rush to carry your phone to the service, but first try to do everything yourself.
The firmware will help solve any software problems with your phone. Basically, we will do hard reset iPhone to factory stateas if we just bought it. I will warn you right away, we need Internet access.
I unlocked iPhone 5, model a1429, but the firmware method is universal, and will work for all Apple devices - iPhone 4,5,6,7, and iPad.
Most often, this article is read by people who forgot the password on your phone... In such cases, iPhone / iPad displays messages like: “ iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes "or “Repeat after 24,000,000 minutes«.
However, you can try to flash your phone in case of any problems with your iPhone. For example, if your iPhone glitches, restarts, or won't boot or turn on at all - iPhone flashing can help you!
Alarm! Using this method will erase all information on your Apple device. Be careful, and if you are still hoping to remember your password, look for other unlocking methods.
You do all the actions described below at your own peril and risk, and I do not bear responsibility for the damaged phone. Fortunately, the procedure is standard, invented by Apple itself, so go ahead! 😉
I will immediately grieve those whose iPhone is tied to iCloud.
If you don't have access to this iCloud, this method won't help you anyway. After flashing the phone will start asking for a password from iCloud. In this case, you can restore access to the phone only if you have the original box from this phone, as well as a cashier's receipt for it. All this will need to be sent to Apple, they will check the information and restore your access.
If you have neither a password nor a receipt, alas, you have a brick. Well, you can change the motherboard, or sell the phone for parts, which is basically the same.
How to flash any Apple device - iPhone 4, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad? Step-by-step instruction.
First, you need download and install iTunes from the official apple website: apple.com/ru/itunes/download/
Installing iTunes shouldn't be difficult for you, but just in case, it's detailed in video at the end of the article.
So, we have the program installed.
First, we need to put the iPhone into recovery mode. It is very easy to do this:
Congratulations! You entered Recovery Mode!
Now we turn our attention to the laptop screen. ITunes should start automatically. If it doesn't, start it manually. You will see a window asking you to restore or update your iPhone:
We press the button " Reestablish«.
Further, most likely, a window will pop up asking you to install the latest version of iOS. After clicking the "Restore and Update" button all data on your iPhone will be erased, then the new iPhone software is downloaded and installed. Think, then press this button. 
Such a window may pop up:
The firmware download for the iPhone will begin from the Apple website. The download time depends on the speed of your internet connection. Download progress can be observed by clicking the icon in the upper right corner:
After completing all the stages, you will see a welcome screen on your iPhone:
Hooray, our iPhone 5 is unlocked! All that remains is to insert a SIM card and set it up as if you just bought it in a store!
iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes - How to Unblock? [VIDEO]
I advise you to watch the short video below. In it, I talk about the process of unlocking the iPhone 5 in as much detail as possible:
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Error 4013 when restoring iPhone.
If you read on, and are not happy with your "resurrected" telephone, then something did not work out for you. Honestly, I didn’t go smoothly the first time. At the first attempt to restore an iPhone by flashing, at the "Waiting for iPhone" stage An unknown error occurred (4013):
"B .. well what the fuck ..?!" … "Well!" - I thought. "Faced with a problem - I can warn my subscribers about it!" I started looking for a solution. The forums were full of advice of various kinds. The option “ Put your iPhone in the freezer, and then flash it«:
I did not resort to such radical solutions as freezing someone else's device, and decided to first follow the recommendations from the official Apple website.
When these errors appeared, Apple technical support recommended 3 options for actions - install the latest Windows or Mac updates, change the USB cable (I also advise you to try plugging the device into a different USB port), or try to restore the iPhone on another computer: 
Since I have a lot of different laptops at hand (), I decided to go the third way, especially since the first laptop, due to the small volume of the hard disk, had a "cut-down" Windows 7. Of course, without any updates.
What do you think - after starting the recovery procedure on another laptop, everything went well!
If you have any other errors while restoring your iPhone, take a look.
If you still have questions or you just liked the article - leave a comment below it.
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Reflashing an iPhone means installing new software in the device. But this procedure does not always mean that the newest product will be installed, sometimes it is required to make an older firmware. Among the fans of smartphones from Apple, there are many who remain faithful to a certain version of iOS. By purchasing a modern iPhone model with the latest operating system, they change it to an older one. Fortunately, this procedure is possible. Like the iPhone 5C and many other models of Apple gadgets, any user who is even a little versed in mobile devices can flash the iPhone 5 on their own.
How to reflash an iPhone 5S yourself, and whether it can be done in different ways, is described in the instructions below. Of course, it is easier to flash an iPhone 5 from specialists by contacting a service center, but today this type of service is quite expensive. Considering that the "fresh" version of iOS comes out almost every year, it is better if you reflash your gadget yourself. Moreover, it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
In total, there are 2 types of iPhone flashing:
Recovery, when the device returns to basic settings and all information stored in memory is deleted. The operating system remains the same or the version that the user chooses is installed.
An update when the iPhone 5S or other device receives a new version of iOS instead of the previous one, but all data and content on the device is preserved.
It should be noted that the manufacturer did not provide the user with the opportunity to "downgrade" the version of the operating system. For example, when the device has iOS version 7, then it is not possible to return to, say, the fifth version using the usual means. Similarly, it will not work to switch to the latest version of iOS from the beta version.
However, as with any rule, there are exceptions. During the first six months after the release of the new operating system, the owner of the "apple" device has the right to return to one of the earlier versions of the software, if the new one does not suit something. In addition, it can use unofficial products like RedSnOw, but they only work on outdated iPhones.
How to reflash iPhone: preparation
Before flashing a smartphone, you need to carry out a number of preparatory steps for the operation to be successful, namely:
Upload the firmware file to a PC or laptop. Finding a resource where you can do this is very easy - there are many such sites on the network. But the iPhone 5S firmware must meet the following criteria:
- Modifications iPhone 4S, 5S, etc.
- Communication standard. In the process of searching for the firmware file, an attentive user will notice that on the resources where they can be downloaded, they are divided into 2 groups - GSM and CDMA. Here you will need to select the first standard. CDMA gadgets do not have a SIM card tray and this is the easiest way to identify them. The manufacturer decided to block such phones for work with only one communication company, so their price is much lower. But such devices cannot be found in Russia, they can only be purchased in America or China.
- IPhone models. This figure is the alphanumeric character set found on the packaging and on the back of the machine.
Considering the above information, the user will definitely not go wrong with the choice of firmware. Of course, if a locked device was purchased, whether it is possible to do a flashing is a question purely for specialists.
Download and install the "fresh" aytyuns utility, if it is not available on your PC. It is better to do this from the official resource of the Apple company.
Lock (disable) the iPhone search function. To do this, go to the icloud settings and deactivate this option. If this is not done, it will not be possible to reflash the device through aytyuns due to an error.
Make a copy of personal information from the phone to another carrier, since during the operation the data may be lost.
Reflashing iPhone via iTunes yourself
This procedure is done through the following steps. The user needs:
- Connect the phone to a PC or laptop (depending on what it works with and where the aytyuns utility is installed). To do this, you need to use the original USB cable.
- Run the utility manually if it did not happen automatically.
- Go to the smartphone control page by clicking on its icon.
- Hold down the shift button, and then the restore button. A window will immediately pop up in which you need to find the previously downloaded firmware. Its format is IPSW . If the utility does not find a file with this format, it will inform the user that the recovery has failed.
- Confirm your decision by clicking on the system update button.
Then the whole process will go automatically. The utility will erase all previous data and install a new operating system. The device will be in Recovery Mode. And its settings will be reset to factory settings.
The user can save time and not search the network for a file with firmware, because it can be entrusted to aytyuns. However, the utility will install on the device a different version of iOS, which is currently installed, and another - the newest one available. If this is what the owner of the "apple" phone needs, at the 4th stage you need to press the iPhone restore button (no buttons on the keyboard need to be pressed).
Jailbreak iPhone Recovery Method
If a jailbreak is installed in the smartphone, you need to do a self-flashing through the DFU mode. This method is also recommended if recovery through the methods presented above for some reason failed.
So, to reflash the device in this way, you need to act in accordance with the following instructions:
- Press the home and power buttons, at the same time, and hold down for 10-15 seconds. Then release the power button.
- Connect the gadget to a PC or laptop via the original USB cable.
- As in the previous method, you need to click on the shift and the restore button, select the desired file and download it.
The procedure will automatically start and end, after which you need to take the phone out of DFU mode and wait for the Apple logo to appear on the display.
Methods for updating iPhone
This procedure can be carried out in one of 2 ways: using the aytyuns utility or a wireless WiFi network.
To use the utility and update iOS, you need:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC or laptop.
- Run the utility and enter the iPhone management section.
- Click on the update section (but not restore, as in previous operations).
- If the device already has the latest version of iOS, the utility will inform you about it.
If the user has a ready-made firmware file, do not waste time and wait for Atlus to download it. You need to click on shift, and then on the update button and find the file in the system.
Wait for the end of the process, and then enjoy using the "new" smartphone. All settings and information that were on the device before the update will be saved.
To carry out a similar procedure via WiFi, the user must:
- Activate the control center and click on the wireless icon.
- Go to settings, and then to the WiFi section and connect to any available network.
- Return to the settings, but now to the main ones.
- Go to the software update section.
- Wait until the end of the check for new software. If the utility finds a more "recent" version of iOS than is already installed on the user's device, the display will prompt you to download and install it.
You need to agree with this proposal, and the process will start. In no case should you do an update with a jailbreak, this can lead to a system crash. The device can enter the “eternal apple” state or fall into a loop. The origins of this problem lie in the fact that the jailbreak for new versions of the operating system came out with a significant delay, and when the update is launched, it is done "into the void." To update "jailbroken" gadgets, the manufacturer advises to use only the iPhone restore button.
Reference. For the first time, the ability to update "apple" devices was implemented on iPhones with iOS 5. Firmware via 2 and 3G connections cannot be performed, tk. Internet speed is too slow.
Thus, owners of non-jailbroken Apple smartphones shouldn't have any problems with self-flashing devices. All user actions in these cases are simple and straightforward. You just need to connect the device to your computer and use the "services" of the aytyuns utility. And those with jailbreak devices need to be more careful. To reset the settings in order to avoid losing the jailbreak, it is better to use specialized software, such as Semi Restore, rather than aytyuns.
IOS 10 ON iPhone 5S - IS IT WORTH UPDATING, video:
IPhones are now very reliable smartphones, since Apple places great emphasis on their quality, but this is still a technique and, like any technique, be it a computer or a TV, it tends to break down. All these problems with a smartphone put you before a choice, take your smartphone to a service center, where they can rip off a round sum from you, or try to fix it yourself. These instructions are general and will work for all iPhone models.
Let's see what the iPhone firmware is for:
- In case of software failure.
- In case you need to install the current version of the OS.
- In case you forgot your password (not to be confused with Aplle ID activation lock).
- To create a clean system after changing the owner of the device.
In this case, you can do very simple steps in order to restore your device to a working state, this does not require the knowledge of a programmer, everything is very simple. One of the easy ways to restore iPhone is to reflash it, for this we need a computer and iTunes. By the way, the same actions are done in the service center.
Before starting the process, do not forget to do Backup your data, music, photos, contacts and other important information, because after the iPhone is flashed, all information will be completely deleted.
Preparation in iPhone firmware
Download the required firmware version with the extension .ipsw... There are different versions for each iPhone model.
You can find out the version of your iPhone very easily, in the firmware files (4s, 5s, 6S, 7, etc.) they usually indicate a set of letters and numbers that can be seen on the back cover of the iPhone, for example: Model A1332.There is a small problem with the choice of firmware, but it lies in the fact that there are GSM and CDMA models that work in different cellular networks. Therefore, you need to choose the model that suits you. Firmware for GSM won't install on CDMA.
After you have determined your model, download the firmware to your PC that is suitable for your gadget, here is the site where you can -
Important!!! Apple does not allow downgrading the OS, but there is a time window of several weeks after the release of the official ios update, during which the previous version of the OS will be available to users. 
Another important feature is the ability to return to the latest official version of ios from the beta version installed on the device. 
First, you will need to go to the settings and disable the function Find iPhone without this, you will not be able to flash your device, as iTunes will give an error. Download the latest version from the official website.
IPhone firmware in action
There are two ways to flash an iPhone, via Recovery Mode and DFU Mode. Rcovery Mode, this is an emergency recovery mode. Designed to recover after the smartphone has stopped working normally.
DFUmode - performs actions bypassing the iPhone OS and makes the firmware directly through Firmware... This method is also recommended for owners who have Jailbreak.IPhone firmware via RecoveryMode
Turn off the phone and wait for the screen to turn off and hold the button Home connect it to your PC. The computer recognizes the smartphone in recovery mode.
We launch iTunes and wait for the program to detect the iPhone, you can get out such a window, click OK. 
If iTunes does not react in any way, click on the smartphone icon in iTunes and look for the item Restore iPhone press on it while holding the Shift key (for Windows OS) for MAC, hold down ALT. Also in this menu there is such a function as updating the iPhone:
The file manager will appear in front of you, we are looking for our firmware and click Open... Then iTunes will do everything by itself, we are waiting for the download to finish. After the download is complete, disconnect the iPhone from the PC and long press the button Power turn off the smartphone. Then by quickly pressing the button Power turn on the iPhone. That's all the iPhone is ready to use.
Flashing iPhone via DFU Mode
We connect the smartphone to the PC and turn it off, then hold down the Power and Home buttons for 15 seconds. Then release the button Power continuing to hold Home until iTunes recognizes the device in DFU.- Choose your device in iTunes.
- In the control menu we find restore iPhone
- Click on this item while holding down the Shift key (for Windows) or ALT for MAC
- In the window that opens, select the file with the firmware, open it.
- We are waiting for the completion of the firmware process.
- We turn on the device and use it calmly.
This method is suitable for those who have Jailbreak does anyone fail to flash an iPhone through Recovery Mode.
Mobile devices from Apple, as every fan knows, operate on the iOS operating system. The manufacturer updates this system annually. Every owner of an "apple" device sooner or later thinks about changing the software to the newest version.
In this article, we will tell you how to update your iPhone 4 and 4S and what methods are suitable for this. Do I need to contact a service center, or can I upgrade my iPhone 4 at home.
For the owners of the fourth version of the iPhone, the release of iOS version 8 was more of a sad than a joyful event, since it became immediately obvious that it was impossible to install this firmware on the iPhone 4. The reason is that this "operating system" is suitable for mobile devices with a processor in 2 cores, and the fourth iPhone is equipped with only one.
However, on iPhone 4, as it turned out later, you can install iOS version 8, and in two different ways:
- Using iTunes via PC or laptop.
- Using a Wi-Fi hotspot.
We will consider both methods in detail below. But keep in mind that all responsibility for the result of actions will rest with you. After the procedure, the device may stop functioning normally and “fly off” from the warranty, if any.
How to install iOS 8 via computer and iTunes
To use this method, you cannot do without a PC or laptop, as well as without the installed iTunes program. Surely every iPhone owner has this utility. But if you haven't downloaded it yet, be sure to do it. Also, do not forget that the version of the utility must be the most recent. You can download the software from the official Apple resource.
If you are thoroughly prepared, you can start the actual firmware process. This requires:
1 Connect the phone to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. 2 iTunes will automatically launch when a mobile device is detected. But if this does not happen, you need to open the utility manually. 3 Click the phone button (located to the left of iTunes Stop). 4 Go to the update section (you do not need to press the shift key or any other). If there is an update, it will start downloading automatically, just like installing it on the device. 5 A new window will pop up with information about the update. You need to click on the button for downloading and updating the iOS version of the eight. And if after that in the window you see a message that the device is using the latest version, you need to upload the file with the firmware using the link provided by the system.If you download using Safari, you will need to disable automatic unpacking. You can also use other popular browsers for this purpose - Chrome and the like.
How to flash iPhone 4 to iOS 8 over Wi-Fi
Installing the "operating system" iOS 8 on the iPhone 4 in this way is even easier than using the previous one. But no one can guarantee a successful outcome of the operation, as with the first method.
If you are going to install the firmware on the device in this way, ensure a high connection speed in advance by experimenting with different access points. The fact is that the weight of the firmware is considerable and amounts to 1 gigabyte. In case the data transfer rate is low, the download time will be very long.
It is also necessary to recharge the device to at least half of the charge indicator. If you do not put the device on charge before the firmware operation, the device may be discharged and disconnected during the firmware, and you will have to continue on a PC or laptop and do everything in the first way.
So, to flash iPhone 4 via Wi-Fi, follow these steps:
1 Recheck the stability of the Wi-Fi connection and access to the browser. 2 Go to the section of basic settings, click on the item update programs, and then on the section of download and installation. The operation will start automatically, the process will start in the background. Let us remind that the phone must be jailbroken. 3 Click on the button to install the uploaded file, accept the user agreement by clicking on the corresponding button.Upon completion of the operation, you need to correct something and move the saved information from the previously made backup to icloud or iTunes. Now you know the answer to the question of how to upgrade your iPhone 4 to iOS 8. It is easy to do - in just 3 steps.
As you can see from the description of the iPhone 4 firmware process, this is not a very difficult operation, but it is not fast either. You will have to wait about an hour for the installed file to be fully functional on the device, but this is the maximum waiting period.
If the firmware failed for some unknown reason, you should contact the support service on the Apple Internet resource.
Problems with the firmware of the fourth iPhone
If you decide to use the second method of flashing iPhone 4, that is, work via Wi-Fi, and the process does not work out, the reasons may lie in the following:
- Lack of space to store information in the device's memory.
- Long time to download a file on a slow connection.
- The device cannot connect to the update server.
- The update was not complete.
How to upgrade iPhone 4S to iOS 8 on memory overload
Unfortunately, on outdated versions of iPhones, such as the fourth, if there is not enough space in the memory, the device will not automatically clean the system. This function is incorporated only in phones running on iOS 9 and later versions of the "operating system". In the latter case, when a useful function is triggered, the system will delete part of the program files that can then be downloaded again. Thanks to this, the user does not have to manually select unnecessary files and erase them one by one. But if, after removing unnecessary programs in any way, the problem remains, you need to try updating using iTunes.
But if a PC or laptop was not at hand, that is, there is no possibility of using the iTunes utility, manually remove the unnecessary software. To this end, go to the main settings, to the program updates section and click on the usage settings.
To update the firmware, Internet is required anyway. The download time of the file with the firmware will directly depend on its size and connection speed. During the boot process, the device can be used for its intended purpose (for example, to make calls).
When the firmware file is fully loaded, the corresponding information will be displayed. To speed up the download, it is better not to download other files during this operation. But if the connection remains slow, if possible, you should use a different Wi-Fi access point.
How to upgrade iPhone 4 to iOS 8 without access to the server
If a similar nuisance or the inability to check for updates happened to your device during the firmware, do not worry, but try to update the system again on the same network.
