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+# idevicerestore
+
+## About
+
+The idevicerestore tool allows to restore firmware files to iOS devices.
+
+It is a full reimplementation of all granular steps which are performed during
+restore of a firmware to a device.
+
+In general, upgrades and downgrades are possible, however subject to
+availability of SHSH blobs from Apple for signing the firmare files.
+
+To restore a device, simply run
+```bash
+idevicerestore -l
+```
+
+This will print a selection of firmware versions that are currently being signed
+for the attached device. It will then download and restore the selected firmware.
+
+By default, an update restore is performed, which will preserve the user data
+(unless the firmware image does not contain a 'Customer Upgrade Install' variant,
+in which case an erase restore will be performed).
+
+**WARNING**
+
+This tool can easily destroy your user data irreversibly. Use with caution and
+make sure to backup your data before trying to restore.
+
+**In any case, usage is at your own risk.**
+
+## Requirements
+
+Development Packages of:
+* libimobiledevice
+* libirecovery
+* libusbmuxd
+* libplist
+* libcurl
+* libzip
+* openssl
+
+Software:
+* usbmuxd
+* make
+* autoheader
+* automake
+* autoconf
+* libtool
+* pkg-config
+* gcc or clang
+
+## Installation
+
+To compile run:
+```bash
+./autogen.sh
+make
+sudo make install
+```
+
+## Who/What/Where?
+
+* Home: https://www.libimobiledevice.org/
+* Code: `git clone https://git.libimobiledevice.org/idevicerestore.git`
+* Code (Mirror): `git clone https://github.com/libimobiledevice/idevicerestore.git`
+* Tickets: https://github.com/libimobiledevice/idevicerestore/issues
+* Mailing List: https://lists.libimobiledevice.org/mailman/listinfo/libimobiledevice-devel
+* IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net#libimobiledevice
+
+## Credits
+
+Apple, iPhone, iPad, iPod, iPod Touch, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple Inc.
+idevicerestore is an independent software tool and has not been
+authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc.
+
+README Updated on:
+	2019-09-11