How to Download iPhone Sofware Update Manually

Mohsin Simmons | May 25, 2026 • 3 min read

A Repair shop owner and technician. He handles hundreds of problematic iPhones per month. He is experienced in identifying iPhone problems and troubleshooting in the most efficient way.

Step-1: Open your browser, visit https://ipsw.me to download your iPhone's latest software update file
Step-2: Choose your product and choose your exact iPhone model

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Step-3: Click this version and then click download. The download time depends on your computer's internet speed and source location. It is estimated to take more than 40 minutes. Put the downloaded package on the computer desktop so it is easier to find.

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Step-4: Hold the Shift button on your keyboard and click “restore iPhone…” in iTunes or Apple Devices. On a Mac, hold Option in Finder instead. Select the software package on the desktop.

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