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IPSW Unsigned 13E233

iOS 9.3

OS
iOS
Version
9.3
Build ID
13E233
File Size
1.50 GB
Release Date
2016-03-21
Last Updated
2016-03-15

About This Firmware

iOS 9.3 (build 13E233) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPod touch 5, released on 2016-03-21. 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

iPod5,1_9.3_13E233_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 54ac438f7e59936e1643010884bbcf2f7311dab9c60902e5e39b31ff33b0ac07
SHA-1 1e23a29a4badae1e10cc8704cca8860661e2212b
MD5 35ce746abf5074df428154924229ce3b

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS9.3/031-28371-20160321-510166CC-EAA8-11E5-8011-D079BD379832/iPod5,1_9.3_13E233_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 iPod touch 5 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 iPod touch 5 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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