Most users update their iPhone and iPad devices via over-the-air directly from their device or using iTunes on their Windows or Mac computers. But advanced users prefer to install iOS updates using the IPSW firmware files that are available to download via the developer console or iTunes (if you know the trick).

If you find yourself frequently switching between beta and public releases on your iPhone or iPad, then it’s best to keep IPSW firmware files downloaded on your computer for easi