IPSW Download help

Ekowdennis

I am downloading the ipsw file to unlock my old iPhone 3GS but it comes down as a zip. When I extract it I end up with a folder but no ipsw file. What am I doing wrong?

Ekowdennis

I am downloading the ipsw file to unlock my old iPhone 3GS but it comes down as a zip. When I extract it I end up with a folder but no ipsw file and red snow doesn't recognize it, so I'm stuck. What am I doing wrong? Please help.

Gautam

Looks like you're using Safari, use Chrome or Firefox to download the ipsw file or change the extension of the zip file from .zip to .ipsw to fix the issue.

Ekowdennis

Actually I'm using Explorer, on Windows 8

Gautam

Try renaming the file as I mentioned earlier.

Ekowdennis

Do I rename before downloading or extracting/unzipping?

Gautam

You should rename the downloaded file and you should not unzip it, otherwise it won't be a zip file

Ekowdennis

Unfortunately, it didn't work out.

Gautam

Try using Chrome or Firefox to download the file.

Ekowdennis

Because it's unzipped, red snow is failing to recognize it.

Ekowdennis

Thanks gautam for all he help. I've successfully downloaded the file. But as I begin to run the jailbreak it gives me a "Failed to decrypt kernel" error. Any ideas why?

mizzy_lisaj

Were can i download firefox browser or mozilla for iphone 4s i cant find it anywere cheers (