Can a corrupted IPSW firmware file be the cause of iPhone Error 1034, and how can I address it?

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Can a corrupted IPSW firmware file be the cause of iPhone Error 1034, and how can I address it?
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Yes, a corrupted IPSW (iPhone Software) firmware file is a common cause of Error 1034. This can happen if the download was interrupted, the file was improperly saved, or it was corrupted on your hard drive. To address this, first, check your computer's default 'Downloads' folder or iTunes' firmware cache location and delete any existing IPSW files for your specific device. Then, let iTunes re-download the firmware from scratch by initiating a restore/update. Alternatively, you can manually download the correct IPSW file for your specific iPhone model and iOS version from a reliable source and then use the Shift-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) restore method in iTunes to select it.