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The iPhone “iphone” could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt

While turning on my iPhone stays at Apple logo screen. Tried connecting to the MAC and tried doing restoration. After multiple tries too ending up with the above message "The iPhone “iphone” could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt". Requesting for immediate help.

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 4:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2020 2:31 PM

Hello yogaraj225,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


I understand that you're getting a message that the iPhone could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt. I am happy to help.


Try the steps in the article below.

iOS update and restore errors


Let me know if you're still getting the error after trying the steps.

Cheers!

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Apr 20, 2020 2:31 PM in response to yogaraj225

Hello yogaraj225,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


I understand that you're getting a message that the iPhone could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt. I am happy to help.


Try the steps in the article below.

iOS update and restore errors


Let me know if you're still getting the error after trying the steps.

Cheers!

The iPhone “iphone” could not be restored because the firmware file was corrupt

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