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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Is there any way to do a firmware upgrade without an iPhone?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

All I could find is to use an iPad or visit an Apple Store. Best Buy’s that do the certified repairs might work too.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The Apple support article linked in the article says you can use a Mac.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That's interesting, I'll check that out, thank you!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I believe an Apple Store / Authorized Repair Shop can also do it. Pain in the ass, but it is another option.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I managed to update using my MacBook

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

MacBook worked, thank you!

[–] [email protected] -2 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

You can update the firmware with a Mac or iPad.

You can also get them updated at an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store.