Where is my iOS update file???

I have tried Users/~/Libraries/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup, but the file isn't there

IPSW location in Mac OS X
For Mac OS X, the location of your IPSW files may vary slightly depending on the iOS device in question, but they will be located in your home directory:
~/Library/iTunes/
Once you are inside this folder, look for the device you are using to lead you to that devices IPSW download, for example an iPhone would store it’s iOS updates here:
~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
Older versions of Mac OS X may store the data here: ~/Library/Application Support/iTunes/ in some variation of of iPod or iPhone firmware.
From:
http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/08/ipsw-file-location-mac-and-windows/

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Seems you never use SU to download, before.
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