When idevice users experience problems with the ios software or unlocking, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. my passion is providing answers to your problems.. 1. download ios5 firmware for ipad1 2. install itunes 10.5 beta 3. open itunes 10.5 beta and plug my powered on ipad1 to the computer 4. shift-click the restore button(im using windows) and select the firmware i just downloaded at step1 then i received this message pop up: "xxx's ipad could not be restored because the firmware file is not. If you’re receiving “the iphone cannot be updated because the firmware file is not compatible” error then we have some ways for you to solve the issue in the.
Also be aware that unless you mod the plist file of the 8.4.1 backup you will not be able to restore the 8.4.1 backup on a newly-restored 8.4 phone. permalink embed. Question: q: firmware file is not compatible hello, i am trying to update my iphone 4 to 5.1.1 but i get a message from itunes that ''the iphone could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible'' .. Help !!!!! i have a iphone 5 a1428 model and i downloaded the right firmware of ios 7 twice ! i restored to the latest 6.1.4 but still when i hit option+update it says "firmware not compatible " . i even tried with a a1429 firmware , but no luck.pleeeeeeeez help !!!!.