iPhone 8 Plus (GSM) iPhone10,5

IPSW Unsigned 20H348

iOS 16.7.9

iOS

Version

16.7.9

Build ID

20H348

File Size

5.73 GB

Release Date

2024-07-29

Last Updated

2024-07-18

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About This Firmware

iOS 16.7.9 (build 20H348) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 8 Plus (GSM), released on 2024-07-29. 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_5.5_P3_16.7.9_20H348_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 86786c890ed4104d052af8ec2a5f763e7dfc7f372d60a0de7f442214466ea1f3

SHA-1 2a8c8b57bcb926dfa4151a87e7c89e4722479d9d

MD5 2c452c99f33f0eb7bf211b0e0e5b1515

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SpringFCS/fullrestores/052-96718/6424574F-AA88-4EFA-A0B6-45FC98E0CCB0/iPhone_5.5_P3_16.7.9_20H348_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 iPhone 8 Plus (GSM) 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 Plus (GSM) 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