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There are some WTF [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] URL's in the Apple Firmware XML file. What are those? --[[User:Balloonhead66|Balloonhead66]] 17:11, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
There are some WTF [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] URL's in the Apple Firmware XML file. What are those? --[[User:Balloonhead66|Balloonhead66]] 17:11, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
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:"WTF" is part of the restore process. I believe it's like a software implementation of DFU, so it can be used to "patch" bugs in DFU (to an extent; remember that DFU can't be changed once the device leaves Foxconn's doors). In fact, as I recall Apple did use WTF to try and cover up/block [[Pwnage 2.0]]. --[[User:Dialexio|<span style="color:#C20; font-weight:normal;">Dialexio</span>]] 17:28, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
:"WTF" is part of the restore process. I believe it's like a software implementation of DFU, so it can be used to "patch" bugs in DFU (to an extent; remember that DFU can't be changed once the device leaves Foxconn's doors). In fact, as I recall Apple did use WTF to try and cover up/block [[Pwnage 2.0]]. --[[User:Dialexio|<span style="color:#C20; font-weight:normal;">Dialexio</span>]] 17:28, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
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| + | ::So Apple downloads that, flashes that, then flashes the firmware? --[[User:Balloonhead66|Balloonhead66]] 18:20, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
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WTF URL's
There are some WTF IPSW URL's in the Apple Firmware XML file. What are those? --Balloonhead66 17:11, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- "WTF" is part of the restore process. I believe it's like a software implementation of DFU, so it can be used to "patch" bugs in DFU (to an extent; remember that DFU can't be changed once the device leaves Foxconn's doors). In fact, as I recall Apple did use WTF to try and cover up/block Pwnage 2.0. --Dialexio 17:28, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- So Apple downloads that, flashes that, then flashes the firmware? --Balloonhead66 18:20, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
