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DFU files: what are they and how do I open them?

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Apple iOS firmware update

Files with dfu extension can be found as firmware updates for iOS system on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices with iOS operating system.

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File extension dfu is mainly known to be associated with the Apple iOS operating system for Apple devices, such us iPhone or iPad.

These dfu files are used when the user needs to downgrade, or update iOS in his Apple portable device. DFU shortcut means Device Firmware Update. It is typically found inside .ipsw file.

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Operating system for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.dfu" has the file extension "dfu". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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