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downloading iOS 4.2.1 IPSW problem

#1 13 Jan 2011 @ 19:25
i am trying to download the iphone 3g iOS 4.2.1 IPSW but everytime i download it it is coming down as a zip file and not a Apple Device Software Update File (.ipsw)file and i dunno what i am doin wrong can anyone pls help
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#2 14 Jan 2011 @ 12:10
Originally posted by itzy72:
i am trying to download the iphone 3g iOS 4.2.1 IPSW but everytime i download it it is coming down as a zip file and not a Apple Device Software Update File (.ipsw)file and i dunno what i am doin wrong can anyone pls help
Just rename as ispw instead of .zip
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 14 Jan 2011 @ 12:11
#3 14 Jan 2011 @ 19:49
Originally posted by smiffy01u:
Originally posted by itzy72:
i am trying to download the iphone 3g iOS 4.2.1 IPSW but everytime i download it it is coming down as a zip file and not a Apple Device Software Update File (.ipsw)file and i dunno what i am doin wrong can anyone pls help
Just rename as ispw instead of .zip
nah it still didnt work but i managed to find the file on the net after a lot of searchin but thanks anyway
#4 17 Apr 2011 @ 5:15
im having the same problem where did you find the file?
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