iPhone 8 (Global)
iPhone10,1
About This Firmware
iOS 16.7.16
(build 20H392) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 8 (Global),
released on 2026-05-11.
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
iPhone_4.7_P3_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
601cb23e740dacf8b61271fe02ffd5b3c146b518abb5a6e6b286e5f0475fe43b
SHA-1
0309e0e624abdf88e0e536bf06733f9fb9107984
MD5
75ba240deb86f9ede017a8ff73311949
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/122-77002/0281BFC6-38ED-485A-A8BE-8871861174B1/iPhone_4.7_P3_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
iPhone 6+
iPhone7,1
iPhone 5 (GSM)
iPhone5,1
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
iPhone X (Global)
iPhone10,3
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 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