iPhone14,5

iPhone14,5

Beta IPSW Beta Signed

iOS 26.6 Beta

23G5028e

OS: iOS
Version: 26.6 Beta
Build: 23G5028e
File Size: 10.3 GB
Released: 2026-05-26

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Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 26.6 Beta Release Notes

Update your apps to use new features, and test your apps against API changes.

Overview

The iOS & iPadOS 26.6 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 26.6 beta. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 26.6, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 26.6, see Xcode 26.6 Release Notes.

Stickers

Known Issues

You might be unable to create new stickers or see existing stickers when sticker data becomes corrupted. This prevents you from using stickers, and the issue can persist to other devices when synced via iCloud. (163377768)

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How to Install

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone14,5 to your computer via USB.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
Hold Option ⌘ (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore iPhone…
Select the downloaded .ipsw file and follow the on‑screen instructions.
Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.

Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up with iCloud or Finder/iTunes before proceeding.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or not recognised by iTunes/Finder, enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) 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, keep holding Volume Down for 5 more seconds
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

SHSH Blobs

✓ Signed — save now

SHSH blobs are personalised cryptographic tickets Apple issues for a specific device and firmware. Saving blobs for a currently signed build lets you restore to it later using tools like futurerestore. iOS 26.6 Beta is currently signed — save your blobs now.