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IPSW Unsigned 13A404

iOS 9.0.1

OS
iOS
Version
9.0.1
Build ID
13A404
File Size
1.55 GB
Release Date
2015-09-23
Last Updated
2015-09-19

About This Firmware

iOS 9.0.1 (build 13A404) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 5c (GSM), released on 2015-09-23. The file is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

iPhone5,3_9.0.1_13A404_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 5120bf82da9df3b80b2a54a1c00ebcdbe27acf1161249758df2683d76e5f1ab3
SHA-1 5102eefca045ed1c1d2ff638d186c64da788f48e
MD5 a99ad075d865e56d3b727e0e79a02183

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/ios9.0.1/031-35174-20150923-C58895C8-5EFE-11E5-BBB0-2F5D51D92A8C/iPhone5,3_9.0.1_13A404_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone 5c (GSM) via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
  5. Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
  6. Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows
  1. Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
  2. Connect your iPhone 5c (GSM) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
  3. Go to Flash & JBEasy Flash.
  4. Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
  5. Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
  6. Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.

iPhone 8 / X and later

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active
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