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Unmount the DMG file. If it was decrypted, you may need to encrypt it back using the original parameters, depending on the target device's exploit type. Rename your working directory extension back to .ipsw . The Ultimate Barrier: Apple's Security Architecture

Locate the corresponding AES decryption key for your specific device and iOS build on a trusted firmware wiki. modify ipsw file

With your device in pwned DFU mode, use iTunes (or Finder on macOS) to restore the custom IPSW. On Windows, hold the Shift key while clicking "Restore"; on macOS, hold the Option key. Unmount the DMG file

Every official IPSW file is cryptographically signed by Apple. During a restore operation, iTunes or Finder contacts Apple's servers to verify the signature. If the file has been modified, the signature check fails and the restore is rejected. This is why many custom IPSW workflows require bootrom exploits (like checkm8 or limera1n) that allow you to bypass signature checks by putting the device into a special "pwned DFU" state before restoring. Every official IPSW file is cryptographically signed by