HT201210 Update error - firmware file is not compatible?
When trying to update my iphoneafter downloading the update it brings error message saying " it can not be updated because firmware file is not compatible". How do I get around this problem?
Update your itunes to the newest version.
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When trying to restore or update my Iphone 4 it errors out with message:..."could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible." How do I resolve this?
Ask him if he has 'jailbroken' the ipod touch. Some jailbreaking firmware resets it to Ipad firmware and so it is very difficult to restore as itunes simply doesnt recognise it for what it is. It's Apple's solution to try and stop mass jailbreaking.
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I was syncing my iPod and got the message that an update was available. I downloaded the update and just as it was almost finished, I got an error message. It couldnt' update my iPod because the "firmware file is not compatible." What's up with this? I've never had any problems before with this iPod or with my iPhone 4S before this.
Update your iTunes to latest version.
Try restoring your phone in DFU Mode, if that doesn’t work then try downgrading your iTunes back to iTunes 8 and try again. -
HT201210 my i phone will not update because the firmware file is not compatible what does that mean?
I am trying to run an update on my iphone and I received an error saying the firmware file is not compatible. What does that mean?
Navigate to this folder and delete any and all .ipsw files you find. You will have to turn on "show all hidden files & folders" to see them:
OSX:
~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
Vista & 7:
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
Turn off or disable ALL security software & any firewalls. Make sure you're using a high powered USB port directly on your computer...no hubs, if a desktop use a port on the back of your computer. Disconnect ALL other USB devices.
Try again. -
iPod version shown in iTunes as "4.3.4" (not listed in the OS drop-down associated with setting up this post. Appeared to download the update OK but as soon as it went to install it came up with "The iPod "xxxxx" could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible" Why and what do I do now? I'm pretty sure it was trying to install 5.1.1
- Are you updating clicking on the update button in iTunes?
Try a reset. Nothing is lost.
- Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Try deleting file and try again. It is located:
IPSW file location for Mac and Windows -
HT201210 could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible
trying to update iPhone 4 so blue tooth may work in the car.
Version 4.3.5 ( 8L1 ) displayed under about.
Moden Firmware is 04.10.01
Any help would be appreciated.
could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible appears after waiting 70 min for my computer to down load OS 5.1?Do you have iTunes 10.6.3?
If not, update iTunes first then try again. -
could not be updated because of the firmware file is not compatible (how to resolve this problem or ios 6 could not be used on iphone4?)
Do you have iTunes 10.6.3?
If not, update iTunes first then try again. -
Hello,
I tried to download updates on my IPhone 4 and a message box appeared saying--after it downloaded the updates on my computer--that my firmware file is not compatible. Does anyone know what this means?
Thank youOnly the individual that set the restrictions passcode knows what it is.
If you do not know it or have forgotten it, put the device in DFU mode (google it) and restore as new. -
Iphone cannot be updated to ios 5.1.1 as the firmware file is not compatible
Trying to update iphone 4 from software 4.3.5 to 5.1.1, have tried this twice, but each time I receive an error message telling me that the phone can't be updated because the firmware file is not compatible. I called Apple Support who advised me to restore and update and said this would work. I tried this but after 45 mins that didn't work either, wouldn't even restore, I just got the same error message.
Any ideas?
ThanksTry update computer iTunes to 10.6.3 then try again.
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My iphone 5s and model A1457 and even after i downloaded the IOS 7.1,2 itunes get me error "the iphone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible"
some people saying that u cant get back and other saying yes u can
i wonder if i still can and how to avoid that error
IOS 8 Drain battery like **** -.-" & wireless not working well -.-", that's so annoying ...
(if someone got a solution, i would appreciate it, Thx in advance)You may have to arrange to take the product into an authorized
service agent for the iPhone (or other affected iDevice) to see
if they can apply the correct firmware update, to help resolve the
issue of upgrade; or if they have a way to put it as it was prior to
the attempted upgrade to a later iOS.
See all worldwide telephone support numbers
Contact a mobile carrier
Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider
Visit an Apple Retail Store
Pending some release of another update to the iOS, you'd need
to have someone's hands-on effort to correct the issues your
product faces now, before another round of upgrade attempt.
Sorry that I have no exact method to attempt to resolve your issue.
Good luck & happy computing! -
The iPhone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible(iPhone 4s). What should i do? I just bought my iPhone yesterday and i can't update my software from 5.0 version 9A334) to 5.0.1 because the firmware(1.0.11) is not compatible.
dear friends
im experiencing the same problem rite now. i just bought a 4s for my wife yesterday. when i tried updating the ios to 1.0.5 directly from the phone, it showed - 'Unable to Check for Update. An error occured while checking for a software update. and when i tried updating it via itunes, i got this msg - The iPhone "xxx iphone" could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible.
my internet connection is perfectly ok here. can anybody help me on this?
Thank you -
Just registered iphone 4s and attempted to run the first update to 5.0.1...message "could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible." What needs to be done?
Check out this article, especially #4: Security Settings: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
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HT201210 my ipad could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible
my ipad could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible
what can i do???iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
Cheers, Tom -
whenever i restore .at the end it say itunes could not restore beause firmware file is not compatible. y?
it should come up with an error code when that happens, can you provide that number for us?
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I get the message ''iPad could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible" when I try to update iOS 5.1 to 5.1.1 using the downloaded iPad3,2_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw file.
Thanks. But I have no access to Wi-fi & internet connection is very slow here.Then what can I do?
Please help....
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