What is a .UTM file?
A .UTM file is a special kind of computer file that works like a virtual computer within your actual computer or device. It's made using a program called UTM, which stands for Universal Turing Machine, but in this context, it's a software that lets you run different operating systems on your iOS devices, like iPhones or iPads. Think of it as having a little computer inside your device that can pretend to be another type of computer.
This .UTM file includes everything that a computer needs to start and run. It has the information of a hard drive, which is where all the files and programs are stored, and memory, which is what a computer uses to keep track of what it's doing at the moment. Because of this, you can use a .UTM file to run operating systems that are usually not compatible with iOS, such as Android, Linux, Windows, or macOS. This means you could, for example, run Windows on your iPad or Android on your iPhone through this virtual machine.
To open a .UTM file, you need the UTM emulation software, which is specifically designed for iOS devices. This software acts like a bridge, allowing your iPhone or iPad to understand and run the .UTM file as if it were running on the original operating system's hardware. With the UTM software, you can switch between iOS and the operating system inside the .UTM file, essentially having multiple computers in one device.
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