Firmware Update

Install iOS 7.1.2 Firmware Tutorial For Iphone, ipad...

install iOS 7.1.2 update wirelessly Over the Air (OTA):

Before you start the download, plug in your device so the battery doesn’t drain during the update process. It can take anywhere from a few mins to an hour for the update to download and install, depending on how Apple’s servers are handling the load and your internet connection. You may also want to connect your iPhone to your local WiFi network, so you don’t get charged for downloading the update over your cellular connection. Note: If you plan to jailbreak your device in the future then, you may want to avoid OTA updates as they can cause issues with the jailbreak.

How to Download and Install iOS 7.1.2

There are three methods for you to use:

OTA – Over the Air

This is the smallest and easiest update but not to be used if you are going to jailbreak iOS 7.1.2.

1. Open Settings on your home screen
2. Tap on Software Update  
3. Tap on Download and Install
   
4. Tap on Agree on the terms and conditions screen
5. Leave your iPhone, iPad or iPod to update to the new firmware.

iTunes

This is one of the preferred methods for downloading, especially if you choose to jailbreak:

1. Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod to your PC
2. Launch iTunes
3. You should get an automatic Update message come up
4. If not, tap on Check for Update 
5. Tap on Download and install
6. iTunes will update your device to iOS 7.1.2 , restarting it in the process

iTunes with IPSW

This is the best method for those who are jailbreaking:

1. Download the correct iOS 7.1.2 IPSW for your device from the links below
2. Connect your device to your PC or Mac
3. Open iTunes
4. Hold down the Shift (Windows users) or ALT (Mac Users) key and simultaneously click on Check for Update in iTunes
5. Find the IPSW you downloaded, click on it and iTunes will update your device.

For those of you who intend to jailbreak iOS 7.1.2, head over to our tutorial for jailbreaking with Pangu.

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• iPad (4th generation CDMA)
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