iPhone 8 (Global) iPhone10,1

IPSW Unsigned 16E227

iOS 12.2

iOS

Version

12.2

Build ID

16E227

File Size

3.15 GB

Release Date

2019-03-25

Last Updated

2019-03-18

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About This Firmware

iOS 12.2 (build 16E227) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 8 (Global), released on 2019-03-25. 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

iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 5a1a44704652b942e4e9d6c155e00d4271edba3d6c7f67d98218337fb52d5915

SHA-1 6876dad853e78a3c300f0c0b41d9a1be6208a828

MD5 8ad05d1888f0599555e18bacb8d6e6e9

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2019SpringFCS/fullrestores/091-79245/ECCCBE0E-499F-11E9-A2E0-C84576CE070F/iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPhone 8 Plus (Global)

iPhone10,2

iPhone XS Max (China)

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 8 (Global) 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 iPhone 8 (Global) 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