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IPSW Unsigned 12B411

iOS 8.1

OS
iOS
Version
8.1
Build ID
12B411
File Size
1.94 GB
Release Date
2014-10-20
Last Updated
2014-10-15

About This Firmware

iOS 8.1 (build 12B411) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 5s (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

iPhone6,2_8.1_12B411_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 9d4e28a4bdea2805ede76eed65878c6ba787b32f1a0b0751d27306236a180504
SHA-1 59d0ae8222bc5b3c52203e7e5e98883e28d7d953
MD5 3f819d0250446021ce15ec7a59f58567

Direct URL

http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS8.1/031-09453.20141020.XRmMG/iPhone6,2_8.1_12B411_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone 5s (Global) via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
  5. Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
  6. Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows
  1. Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
  2. Connect your iPhone 5s (Global) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
  3. Go to Flash & JBEasy Flash.
  4. Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
  5. Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
  6. 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

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active
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