Unlike iTunes, PurpleRestore has internal settings that theoretically allow for restoring a device with root filesystem access already enabled.
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In the world of Apple enthusiasts and device archivists, few tools carry as much mystique as PurpleRestore purplerestore 3
To the average user, PurpleRestore 3 is practically useless; it requires a connection to Apple’s internal servers (often referred to as the "Apple Internal" network) to verify firmware and authorize restores. However, for the Apple Internal community PurpleRestore 3 is practically useless