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How to update to iOS 6.0.1 using an IPSW file in iTunes

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sahil_rajwani007
sahil_rajwani007 • January 30, 2013 at 11:43am
I have downloaded the iOS 6.0.1 IPSW file for my device and would like to know the correct procedure for installing it via iTunes. Should I use the Shift plus Update or Shift plus Restore method to complete the update?

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iClarified
iClarified • February 1, 2013 at 5:19am
Before performing any software update, you should first create a full backup of your device. To install a manual IPSW file, hold the Option key on a Mac or the Shift key on Windows and click the Update button in iTunes if you want to preserve your data. If you prefer a clean installation that erases all content, which is often recommended for troubleshooting or before applying a jailbreak, hold the same key and click Restore instead.
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