Install the beta without restoring

[catvlek2]

Hi!

Is it possible to install the .ispw via an update instead of restoring the whole phone? I read some things online about this being possible with iDevicerestore. Anyone knows if and how it’s possible?

Thanks!

 

[stormchasejg]

Yes it is as that's what I did just make sure you have Xcode 11 or macOS 10.15 installed and it should not have any issues

 

[ed.]

you can do it from iTunes: download the IPSW, then instead of option-clicking on restore, option-click on the update button and navigate to the IPSW. Warning: you need to have the Xcode 11 beta installed.

 

[Kidder1994]

I'm actually downloading Xcode 11 beta, what should i do afterwards to install it? i mean, it needs to be opened, or just move it to Applications folder?

 

[jahin17]

Keep getting Xcode 11 can't be expanded because the selected volume does not have enough free space. How much storage do I need for it to install?

Edit: Managed to get it working. Needed roughly 20gb free.

 

[perezr10]

You can. However, in my experience, doing a restore is more stable.