Apple TV 3 AppleTV3,1

IPSW Unsigned 12H523

tvOS 8.4.1

tvOS

Version

8.4.1

Build ID

12H523

File Size

876.87 MB

Release Date

2016-02-25

Last Updated

2016-02-19

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About This Firmware

tvOS 8.4.1 (build 12H523) is an official Apple IPSW for the Apple TV 3, released on 2016-02-25. The file is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

AppleTV3,1_8.4.1_12H523_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 0ca8b3ba906d810842767dda9a1d616a5f31f1807372db4c06fbde38b5d91ff8

SHA-1 244d14552b880502d23bece7629f93607bf5c593

MD5 1adbbbabd29d39d507bf03773d06ee0f

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/tvOS7.2.1/031-51855-20160222-F7CF70F2-D725-11E5-8497-6A85919DCAD8/AppleTV3,1_8.4.1_12H523_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your Apple TV 3 via USB.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.

Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows

Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
Connect your Apple TV 3 via USB and trust the computer on the device.
Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.

Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.

iPhone 8 / X and later

Quickly press & release Volume Up
Quickly press & release Volume Down
Hold Side button until screen goes black
Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
Black screen = DFU active