About This Firmware
Firmware 9.6
(build 22P6083) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iBridge2,22,
released on 2025-07-29.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iBridge2,1,iBridge2,10,iBridge2,12,iBridge2,14,iBridge2,15,iBridge2,16,iBridge2,19,iBridge2,20,iBridge2,21,iBridge2,22,iBridge2,3,iBridge2,4,iBridge2,5,iBridge2,6,iBridge2,7,iBridge2,8_9.6_22P6083_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
1c7908e4c1e835d940d85791aceccd3d0f0eacc3ac71dceac4dccb4226f12cbe
SHA-1
737b7763fc30411c50c4b1e5f23b3d42ed6f5cc9
MD5
15b962aa524a439adf580b8ce79f0413
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/082-08287/0DC3E7C0-22D6-44C0-89D2-EC518C115295/iBridge2,1,iBridge2,10,iBridge2,12,iBridge2,14,iBridge2,15,iBridge2,16,iBridge2,19,iBridge2,20,iBridge2,21,iBridge2,22,iBridge2,3,iBridge2,4,iBridge2,5,iBridge2,6,iBridge2,7,iBridge2,8_9.6_22P6083_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone18,2
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone 14
iPhone14,7
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone13,3
iPhone 16e
iPhone17,5
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iBridge2,22 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 iBridge2,22 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 tipIf 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