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You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!

You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!

Posted June 11, 2013 at 2:28am by iClarified
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It's currently possible update to iOS 7 without having your iPhone's UDID registered in a developer account.

We were first alerted to this by iClarified reader Will Peterson who performed the update on two iPhone 5s. We have tested and confirmed it working on the iPhone 4S, a brand new iPhone 5, and an additional iPhone 5.

To perform the update you must get a hold of the iOS 7 ipsw, press and hold the Option key (Shift for Windows) and click Update in iTunes. Select the iOS 7 ipsw from the popup window to install.


It's unclear why this is working. Only iPhone devices registered by developers are supposed to be able to install beta firmware. Perhaps Apple took down this check since its servers are being flooded at the moment.

Enjoy!


Warning:
- Do not do this if you want to retain your jailbreak. You will not be able to get it back.
- Do not do this if you need hacktivation. You will not be able to hacktivate.
- Do not do this if you want to downgrade back to iOS 6. You will not be able to. Update: We tried to downgrade and it worked!

Notes:
- You MUST use the update button NOT the restore button.
- Users are reporting better success when updating from iOS 6.1.3 then earlier versions.
- Make sure your device is activated before clicking update.


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You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!

You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!

You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!
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abdulaziz
abdulaziz - April 14, 2014 at 2:07am
help me please
ROMI
ROMI - October 10, 2013 at 7:05pm
I bought this phone from somebody, after i restored it....it is stuck on the activation screen and asking for the other person's apple id. I lost the number for the other guy whom i bought it from....but this phone is not stolen or lost...phone has clean IMEI.
nicolasmetny
nicolasmetny - November 16, 2013 at 12:40pm
hi man i had the same problem are you find any solution???
leo bowes
leo bowes - March 12, 2014 at 9:55pm
hi i have the same problem as yourself did you get any solution to this problem
Hunter
Hunter - September 15, 2013 at 3:35am
If I have the iOS 7 now, when the official update comes out, will I be able to update it to whatever comes out or will it mess up my phone? I believe I have the iOS 7 Beta 5 right now and haven't updated it to the current one so if I wait till the 18th is it going to totally screw up my phone?
pickles125
pickles125 - August 12, 2013 at 6:27pm
do you lose any apps or any photos?
natalieb22
natalieb22 - August 8, 2013 at 5:17pm
where do i sign up i got stuck at an activation screen and had to restore my phone
FredRogers22
FredRogers22 - August 8, 2013 at 2:32am
I put my iPad 2 (6.1) into DFU mode, restore with option+cmd and it worked first try.
captjw
captjw - August 7, 2013 at 12:51pm
i have updated my iphone 4s right from my phone on the last two betas with no problems at all. im not a developer, and i havent bought into buying one either. just so people know it can be done with no problems.
Brennan
Brennan - August 7, 2013 at 3:37am
How long did it take you to get your phone registered?
onlyApple4lif3
onlyApple4lif3 - August 5, 2013 at 3:32pm
one quick question was looking in to buying a subscription for the $99 from apple but website is down. have already updated to IOS 7 the free way to see if i like the software before buying. How long do you believe it will take before apple is up and running again??
nick husovksy
nick husovksy - August 4, 2013 at 4:51pm
CAN YOU HELP ME OUT GETTING THE IOS 7 ON MY PHONE
Ridhwaan Aziz
Ridhwaan Aziz - August 3, 2013 at 10:39am
Is it possible for me to update to ios 7 now, from 6.1.4? And if so, how?
Chris_G
Chris_G - August 2, 2013 at 1:45pm
where i can find ios 7 beta ipsw ???any suggests?
RJSaud
RJSaud - July 30, 2013 at 12:43pm
I'm at the moment using iOS 7 beta 3, without using any developer's account. Can I safely update vía OTA?
nasp30
nasp30 - July 30, 2013 at 6:16pm
yes you can
Harsh
Harsh - July 30, 2013 at 12:41pm
Updates to ios 7 but after update its saying that it is not a part of developer program..
Caleb
Caleb - July 25, 2013 at 9:04pm
Will this work on an ipod touch 5 g
1nspirata
1nspirata - July 24, 2013 at 2:29am
Any one else with ios 7 with no developer account and no issues suddenly have their phone go into activation error? I've been on ios 7 for weeks, but all of a sudden my phone isn't working!
spalacio
spalacio - July 24, 2013 at 3:09am
yeah me! idk what to do!
hugomls
hugomls - July 24, 2013 at 3:55am
Same thing here... gone back to iOS 6!!! CRAP!!!
Dexter
Dexter - July 24, 2013 at 10:59am
My iPhone can work and no issues.
christian ios7
christian ios7 - July 24, 2013 at 5:12pm
Yup - same here on holiday in France with no working phone now... help!!!
Mitchell
Mitchell - July 27, 2013 at 6:19pm
Are you still using beta1? It expired on the 24th
1nspirata
1nspirata - July 27, 2013 at 6:40pm
No, this happened before the 24th and even after I had upgraded to beta 3
1nspirata
1nspirata - July 24, 2013 at 2:28am
Any one else with ios 7 with no developer account and no issues suddenly have their phone go into activation error? I've been on ios 7 for weeks, but all of a sudden my phone isn't working!
1nspirata
1nspirata - July 24, 2013 at 2:27am
Any one else with ios 7 with no developer account and no issues suddenly have their phone go into activation error? I've been on ios 7 for weeks, but all of a sudden my phone isn't working!
Brook Mitchell
Brook Mitchell - July 23, 2013 at 11:12pm
What if i have no sim? will i not be able to use my phone?
Daniel Batista
Daniel Batista - July 22, 2013 at 4:44am
How you do that? Developer area is down...
saeschu
saeschu - July 22, 2013 at 4:46am
At the moment i do nothing like you. As you say the Developper Area is down. This was only a information about my holidays.
Daniel Batista
Daniel Batista - July 22, 2013 at 4:49am
Ok, lol, not reading well at this hour
Jason
Jason - July 23, 2013 at 7:49pm
I see developer site down i just paid via paypal for when its back thanks for your service.
Daniel Batista
Daniel Batista - July 23, 2013 at 8:02pm
Ok, i will let you know. Best regards
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