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{{abbr|IPSW|iPhone Software}} files are the most robust and reliable method of upgrading/downgrading your iPod. You may restore from an .IPSW file in [[iTunes]] using {{key press|Shift|Restore}} with an iPod plugged into your system, navigating and selecting the .IPSW file and iTunes will deploy your firmware of choice onto your iPod. | {{abbr|.IPSW|iPhone Software}} files are the most robust and reliable method of upgrading/downgrading your iPod. You may restore from an .IPSW file in [[iTunes]] using {{key press|Shift|Restore}} with an iPod plugged into your system, navigating and selecting the .IPSW file and iTunes will deploy your firmware of choice onto your iPod. | ||
The second best alternative to an .IPSW file is to use an [[iPod updater]]. Updaters are bundles of iPod firmware(s) packaged by Apple to issue updates and behave ultimately the same as .IPSW file. A more comprehensive list of iPod updaters can be found on it's respective article. | The second best alternative to an .IPSW file is to use an [[iPod updater]]. Updaters are bundles of iPod firmware(s) packaged by Apple to issue updates and behave ultimately the same as .IPSW file. A more comprehensive list of iPod updaters can be found on it's respective article. | ||