.IPS File Extension
iOS Analytics Data
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An IPS file may also be an analytics data file created by an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad. It contains diagnostic and usage data recorded by an app or service. Developers and other advanced users can use IPS files to troubleshoot issues with apps or services.
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The data that IPS files contain is formatted using JSON. Often, this data describes a bug or crash you encountered while using an iOS app or service. For this reason, you'll often see the strings "bug_type" or "crashReporterKey" included in IPS files.
How to view your iDevice's IPS files
While most users will never need to review their IPS files, you can access and view them by opening and selecting:
This will bring up a list of the IPS files stored on your device, which you can then open and view.
How to stop sharing IPS files with Apple
By default, iDevices share the IPS files they create with Apple. If you want to stop sharing IPS files with Apple:
- Open on your iDevice.
- Select .
- Disable the setting.
How to open an IPS file
You can open IPS files with Apple Files (iOS) or any text editor, to view the analytics data they contain. Additionally, some digital forensics programs, such as iMazing (Windows, Mac) and MobilEDIT Forensic Express (Windows), allow users to view IPS files contained within an iOS device's data and add them to digital forensics reports.