Unlike iTunes, which deletes the IPSW after a restore, . This is a double-edged sword:
button within the downloads section to view all 3uTools-managed firmware. Default Folder Paths
3uTools is primarily a Windows application. For macOS users, the typical IPSW storage location used by iTunes is:
When you download firmware via the "Firmware" or "Flash & Jailbreak" section in 3uTools, the software saves these files in a specific folder on your Windows computer. 3utools ipsw location top
C:\3uTools-Firmware (or the root directory of the drive where you installed 3uTools).
Sorting by size (the “top” by weight) reveals that 3uTools does not delete older IPSW versions. It is common to find iPhone 6 (1.8 GB) alongside iPhone 14 Pro (7.2 GB) files coexisting—a storage hemorrhage.
Note: If you installed 3uTools on a different drive (e.g., D:), the folder will be D:\3uTools\3uTools-Firmware\ . 2. Alternative "AppData" Location Unlike iTunes, which deletes the IPSW after a restore,
This will automatically open the Windows File Explorer to the folder. 2. Manual Folder Path
3uTools generally stores downloaded IPSW files within its own installation directory or specialized folders, depending on how it was installed. 1. The Primary "3uTools-Firmware" Folder
Press the on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. For macOS users, the typical IPSW storage location
: In the window that appears, find your firmware file, right-click it, and select "Open File Location" .
Click and choose a folder on a secondary drive (like an external hard drive or D: drive). Click Save to apply the new path. Managing and Cleaning Up Old IPSW Files
C:\Program Files (x86)\3uTools\Firmware\