iOS 9 Verification

[Stacked]

Hey guys,

So does anyone remember last year when iOS 8 GM dropped to dev's and a bunch of sketchy or random file upload sites had the image file of the GM ? I just wanted to know if it's safe because as far as I know, before any update is installed on iPhone it's verified with Apple first for security purposes (to check rogue code wasn't added). Is this a fair assumption for iOS 9 as well ? Thanks !

 

[I7guy]

Hey guys,

So does anyone remember last year when iOS 8 GM dropped to dev's and a bunch of sketchy or random file upload sites had the image file of the GM ? I just wanted to know if it's safe because as far as I know, before any update is installed on iPhone it's verified with Apple first for security purposes (to check rogue code wasn't added). Is this a fair assumption for iOS 9 as well ? Thanks !

You want to install iOS 9 where you downloaded a dodgy copy?

If it were me I would wait.

 

[Stacked]

You want to install iOS 9 where you downloaded a dodgy copy?

If it were me I would wait.

No I'm just wondering if apple verifies the code of the update before it installs it as a safety measure. Is apple going to even release the GM to the public tomorrow ? Last year it came out a few days after the announcement or maybe like a week.

I'm not sure what's happening this year since it's the first time Apple has had a public beta.

 

[batting1000]

No I'm just wondering if apple verifies the code of the update before it installs it as a safety measure. Is apple going to even release the GM to the public tomorrow ? Last year it came out a few days after the announcement or maybe like a week.

I'm not sure what's happening this year since it's the first time Apple has had a public beta.

Yes, the software is verified. The chance of you downloading a sketchy copy is highly unlikely. There are a few reputable sites, try to use those. Not allowed to really say them on here though.

I've never heard of anyone downloading a hacked iOS file or one with a virus

 

[C DM]

No I'm just wondering if apple verifies the code of the update before it installs it as a safety measure. Is apple going to even release the GM to the public tomorrow ? Last year it came out a few days after the announcement or maybe like a week.

I'm not sure what's happening this year since it's the first time Apple has had a public beta.

There's validation with Apple at the beginning of installation (given that you can't install a file that's not made for your device model) and at parts throughout it as well, as I recall.