If you use 3uTools to flash or jailbreak your iOS device, you know how convenient it is. It automatically downloads the necessary firmware (IPSW) files for your iPhone or iPad. However, these files are massive—often several gigabytes in size.
Click the Download button (downward arrow icon) in the top right corner. In the "Downloads" window, select the Firmware tab. 3utools ipsw location top
If you want to find the files manually using File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), use these paths: Default Path C:\3uTools\3uTools-Firmware (or within the installation directory) ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates is hidden) How to Change the IPSW Location Lost Your File
In 3uTools, downloaded iOS firmware files (IPSW) are stored in the 3uTools-Firmware folder. You can quickly find this location or change it by following these steps: How to Find Your IPSW Files If you want to find the files manually
If your C: drive is running low on space, you can change where 3uTools saves these large files: Open 3uTools and click on (gear icon) in the top right. Navigate to the Download Path Firmware Path
"Trying to find where 3uTools keeps IPSW files? In 3uTools’ Flash & JB section the current IPSW is shown at the top — right-click it and choose ‘Show in folder’ to jump to the saved file. To control which IPSW appears first, set the downloads folder in Settings or move your preferred .ipsw into 3uTools’ firmware folder."