When I try to update my iphone with latest software, it says it can't because the firmware file is not compatible. Any help??

what is firmware file? It says it is not compatible when I try to update iphone with latest software

I've used the more like this.... they are all full of non answers and shots rather than being helpful unfortunately... does anyone have a real approach to resolving this issues for the dozens looking through the multiple threads for a a helpful response?  If so guidance would be greatefully appreciated.

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  • HT201210 what does it mean when i get a message "my ipod could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible"

    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
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    - Try deleting file and try again. It is located:
    IPSW file location for Mac and Windows

  • The iPhone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible(iPhone 4s). What should i do?

    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.
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  • The iphone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible, can i get back to ios 7 as iphone 5s or itsnot possible!!!

    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
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    IOS 8 Drain battery like **** -.-" & wireless not working well -.-", that's so annoying ...
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    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.
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  • Just registered the iphone and attempted to update...message"could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible"

    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

  • HT201210 Trying to update iTunes; says "iPod could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible." What does this mean????

    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 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.

  • The iphone couldn't be restored because the firmware file is not compatible .

    Hello all my question is : I have iphone 4,
    I did upgrade for iphone4 to ios 5.1.1 three days ago
    now I wanna upgrade to ios 6.0 , when i want to upgrade, message appears tells me :
    The iphone couldn't be restored because the firmware file is not compatible .
    I loaded many of ios 6.0 from alot of websites but the same wrong .
    I tried to restore by ios 5.1.1(9B206) it was ok no problem but when i wanna upgrade by ios 6.0 here is the problem .
    plz i need help

    The only legit source for ios 6 is from itunes.
    Open itunes, connect iphone.
    Does it prompt you to update?
    How did you update to 5.1.1 three days ago? There is no legit way to do this at all.  You can ONLY update to the latest available which was ios 6 three days ago.

  • The iphone counld not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible, How to fix?

    The iphone counld not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible, How to fix?

    whar i doing plz help me

  • TS3694 what to do when the error message says could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible

    what to do when a error message says could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible

    Were you updating/restrore via the Restore/update button in iTunes?
    Try deleting the existing ufirware file and try again
    It is located here:
    IPSW file location for Mac and Windows

  • 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.

  • HT201210 the iphone could not restored because the firmware file is not compatible

    this my qeustion ?
    the iphone could not restored because the firmware file is not compatible

    Generally a sign that the iPhone has been hacked or modified
    to work with other than the original wireless carrier or an attempt
    was made to return to a version of iOS earlier than the version
    currently installed on the iPhone.
    Google may provide some direction, but discussion of hacked
    iPhones is prohibited by Terms of Service for this forum.

  • HT201210 The Iphone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible...

    Iphone can not be updated because the firware file is mot compatible...
    This is the message i have received when I wantted to update my Phone 4...any clues?
    Thank you!

    Try a manual install, as outlined in link below.
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  • While updating iphone software to 5.0.1, I am getting error message that Iphone cound not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible. Can anyone help me to resolve this issue.

    While updating iphone software to 5.0.1, I am getting error that Iphone could not be updated because the firmware file not compatible.
    Can anyone help me to resolve this issue.

    Using iTunes 10.5.2.11 on a PC running 64 bit Windows 7
    First did a full back up of  iphone using iTunes
    Put iphone into Recovery Mode ( http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808 ). Erases all user data and settings!
    Disconnected USB cable from iphone
    Powered off iphone by holding down Sleep/Off button until slider appeared, slid to off, waited until screen dark
    Pressed and kept holding Home button while plugging cable back into phone
    I still saw the graphic on the iphone that said to plug into iTunes, so I unplugged and re-plugged cable. (I may have released the Home button too soon)
    Recovery Mode alert came up in iTunes.
    Followed all iTunes prompts to restore phone - it downloaded and sucessfully installed iOS 5.0.1
    iphone did not appear in iTunes due to missing pairing file (that made me nervous)
    iphone was now at factory settings. I followed prompts on iphone screen to start reactivation process
    Eventually the iphone asked if I wanted to restore from a back-up (whew!)
    A window opened in iTunes and I was able to select my previous back-up file for the restore
    A full restore from back-up then occured
    I also allowed a carrier settings update to occur when prompted (not sure that happens in all cases)
    When the restore was done I had to re-enter some passwords, but everything was there
    iOS is now 5.0.1 (9A406). The whole process took about an hour.

  • HT201210 i tried installing ios 6 on my new ipad but when i try to change it to ios 6 it say that it cant be restored because the firmware file is not compatible. Is there any way to fix this problem

    i tried installing ios 6 on my new ipad but when i try to change it to ios 6 it says that the firmware file is not compatile. Is there any way to fix this problem?

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
    Only developers have legal access to iOS 6 right now, if you really, really wanted it you could sign on as a developer for $99.
    http://developer.apple.com

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