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A '''firmware''' is an [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] file that contains everything needed to run the core operating system, [[iOS]]. [[Beta Firmware|Beta firmwares]] have also been released, but require an [[Apple Developer]] account to acquire. To check for updates, [[iTunes]] contacts [http://itunes.com/version ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net].
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A '''firmware''' is an [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] file that contains everything needed to run the core operating system, [[iOS]]. [[Beta Firmware|Beta firmwares]] have also been released, but require an [[Apple Developer]] account to acquire. To check for updates, [[iTunes]] contacts [http://itunes.com/version itunes.apple.com].
   
 
== Firmware List (by device) ==
 
== Firmware List (by device) ==
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=== Apple Watch ===
 
=== Apple Watch ===
 
{{:Firmware/Apple Watch}}
 
{{:Firmware/Apple Watch}}
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=== HomePod ===
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{{:Firmware/HomePod}}
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=== iBridge ===
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{{:Firmware/iBridge}}
   
 
=== iPad ===
 
=== iPad ===
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
 
* [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/com.apple.jingle.appserver.client.MZITunesClientCheck/version Apple Firmware plist]
 
* [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/com.apple.jingle.appserver.client.MZITunesClientCheck/version Apple Firmware plist]
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** [https://mesu.apple.com/assets/bridgeos/com_apple_bridgeOSIPSW/com_apple_bridgeOSIPSW.xml For BridgeOS]
 
* [https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLandingPage Landing page for purchasing iPhone OS 3.x] (for the [[N45AP|1st generation iPod touch]])
 
* [https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLandingPage Landing page for purchasing iPhone OS 3.x] (for the [[N45AP|1st generation iPod touch]])
 
* [https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage Purchase page for iPhone OS 3.x] (for the [[N45AP|1st generation iPod touch]])
 
* [https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage Purchase page for iPhone OS 3.x] (for the [[N45AP|1st generation iPod touch]])

Revision as of 16:56, 10 May 2018

A firmware is an IPSW file that contains everything needed to run the core operating system, iOS. Beta firmwares have also been released, but require an Apple Developer account to acquire. To check for updates, iTunes contacts itunes.apple.com.

Firmware List (by device)

Apple TV

Apple TV firmwares have two different version and build numbers, which can lead to confusion when referencing them. As such, the internal build number is the best way to refer to a specific firmware.

  • The "Marketing"/"Displayed" columns are what is reported on the Apple TV's "About" screen
  • The "Internal" column refers to the ProductVersion and ProductBuildVersion keys in the IPSW's BuildManifest.plist

Apple Watch

HomePod

iBridge

iPad

iPad mini

iPhone

iPod touch

See Also

External Links