Apple TV 4 (2015)
AppleTV5,3
About This Firmware
tvOS 13.4.8
(build 17M61) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Apple TV 4 (2015),
released on 2020-07-15.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
AppleTV5,3_13.4.8_17M61_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
d74159ee1b55d109a4f95c51938670bf570d3458e5e459ed0e8881d21f23e9d5
SHA-1
25e8121a9e5d1dbed8bdc66348196804950c25b7
MD5
dd2cd31b96d2df8dc64895e0a1a5e25b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2020SummerSeed/fullrestores/061-92142/5EB0BEFA-C8BC-4FF4-949A-D37D8776EEF1/AppleTV5,3_13.4.8_17M61_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Apple TV 4 (2015) 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 4 (2015) 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 tipIf 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