iPhone 13 mini iPhone14,4

IPSW Unsigned 23C71

iOS 26.2.1

iOS

Version

26.2.1

Build ID

23C71

File Size

9.34 GB

Release Date

2026-01-26

Last Updated

2026-01-21

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About This Firmware

iOS 26.2.1 (build 23C71) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 13 mini, released on 2026-01-26. 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

iPhone14,4_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 f89dd459c4f23705c70599246056255be4573fc1ea820de84c5c3d01f3ba8e10

SHA-1 3270e0a9033af1772c2ddc8452504690ddf3820e

MD5 45d0b0b66e484ddd160cc026607d9d1b

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/047-34137/78281BB0-E846-4748-84D9-9D83C51F7670/iPhone14,4_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 13 mini 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 13 mini 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