Your Question: Can You Delete iOS Installers?
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iOS installer files (IPSWs) can be safely removed. IPSWs are not used as part of the backup or backup restore procedure, only for iOS restore, and as you can only restore signed IPSWs the older IPSWs can’t be used anyway (without exploits).

Is it safe to delete iOS installers?

Yes. You may safely delete these files listed in iOS Installers as they are the last version of iOS you installed on your iDevice(s). They’re used to restore your iDevice without needing a download if there has been no new update to iOS.

Do I need to keep iOS installers?

is there any reason to keep iOS installers in my MacAir hard drive? Answer: A: Answer: A: no, you can get rid of them.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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