iPhone 5 (Global) iPhone5,2

IPSW Unsigned 12B411

iOS 8.1

iOS

Version

8.1

Build ID

12B411

File Size

1.69 GB

Release Date

2014-10-20

Last Updated

2014-10-15

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About This Firmware

iOS 8.1 (build 12B411) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 5 (Global), released on 2014-10-20. 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

iPhone5,2_8.1_12B411_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 edb0ec37f7eb3862c2eedac77ba187e832b397433e4e9ab5e987ec5220d56b4a

SHA-1 931563e7756c189bde87bb89778163fa5076cd53

MD5 71b80276909b61ed58164d8b2bc49c1c

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS8.1/031-09493.20141020.biBGk/iPhone5,2_8.1_12B411_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPhone XS Max (China)

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 5 (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 5 (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