iPhone 16 Plus iPhone17,4

IPSW Unsigned 22G86

iOS 18.6

iOS

Version

18.6

Build ID

22G86

File Size

9.11 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29

Last Updated

2025-07-25

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About This Firmware

iOS 18.6 (build 22G86) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 16 Plus, released on 2025-07-29. 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

iPhone17,4_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 ed99c1ac3636c80a45b40f709c69041e7fdc4765a7faab0e821f9ffa54ed624d

SHA-1 0a81eb51f2d3bcda49d1f6fa77f00ed65bdfc2f8

MD5 8dc9a5489e1d3852b463a11b399d292f

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/093-00077/C4DB446F-43D4-43E3-A4C7-03965ECAEA36/iPhone17,4_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPhone 8 Plus (Global)

iPhone10,2

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus 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