Download iOS IPSW for iPhone
Download iOS IPSW files directly from Apple. Find your iPhone, check available firmware versions and file sizes, and choose a restore download.
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Choose your iPhone.
Find your model, choose an iOS version, then download its IPSW file.
Firmware metadata: IPSW.me · Checked 23 Oct 2026. Signing status can change. Restore requires Apple verification and may erase your device.
Installation and older downloads
Restore instructions from the original guide
Current Apple restore instructions ↗. Back up first; a restore erases your iPhone. On current Windows systems, use Apple Devices.
Remember to take a local backup of your iPhone before proceeding with the iOS 16.6 or iOS 15.7 offline update. It helps you quickly setup your new iPhone or re-install the data on the same device after a factory reset. We use iTunes for offline installation of iOS on iPhone in Windows and macOS versions up-to Mojave. Those who are upgraded to macOS Catalina may just use the Finder to complete the update process.
- Connect the iPhone to a Mac or PC.
- Using an old version of macOS, or Windows? Download and install the latest version of iTunes for Mac, or Windows 32-bit or 64-bit.
- Now open iTunes or a new Finder window and wait for the system to detect your iPhone.
- Once the iPhone shows up, take a local backup if your device is in working condition.
- When you are ready, click on the “Restore iPhone” button, and at the same time, press the Option/Alt key (Mac) or Shift key (Windows).
- Then select the downloaded iOS 16/15 IPSW files, and wait for the system to complete the offline software update.
You might need to put your iPhone in DFU mode if it is not appearing on Finder or the iTunes app for some reason. Have a look at this guide on Apple.com for more details on this process.
Find a downloaded IPSW on your computer
Location of iOS offline installer (ipsw) saved on a Mac or Windows PC
If you update iPhone software directly on iTunes, the app saves a copy of the IPSW file on one of the system folders. It is the same offline installer we get through the direct links on this page. Now if you want, you can copy and save this full iOS installer from the directory shown in the screenshot.
I’m able to find iOS 16 firmware from the above location in macOS High Sierra, but I couldn’t confirm the same for Big Sur.
Archived iOS 16.6 and 15.7.8 downloads
Historical files from the original article. Current signing status is not verified.
Download iOS 16.6 ipsw for iPhone SE 2020 (2nd gen), iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2022 (3rd Gen), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Download iOS 15.7.8 firmware update for iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus & iPhone 6S
Archived iOS 17 beta downloads
Historical files from the original article. Current signing status is not verified.
