How to convert .dmg to .ipsw

Windows Instructions


Step 1.) If the file you have downloaded is a .DMG move to step two. If it is a .IPSW move to step 3.

Step 2.) you will need to download DMGExtractor from  http://www.dmgextractor.com/ and click on the .DMG you've downloaded. Only 5 files will extract. Move on to step 3.)

Step 3.) Open iTunes and click the shift button on the keyboard + the restore button on the screen. Choose the .IPSW you have.

mac Instructions

Step 1.) If the file you downloaded is a .DMG double click it and drag the .IPSW to the desktop.

Step 2.) With the .IPSW you open iTunes and click alt(option) + restore choosing the .IPSW.