About This Firmware
Firmware 10.4
(build 23P4242) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iBridge2,5,
released on 2026-03-24.
The download is 708.03 MB and 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_10.4_23P4242_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
ac23ab9cb198c561d72229d538e7e161309a582ea4ad7d89da8399acb5fafdf9
SHA-1
764091e98ec44ebba73630f82c20599f7d057990
MD5
71c55dcddc42395bbdbe0046b106da0c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026WinterFCS/fullrestores/072-84221/985B38DE-60A8-45E0-989F-CD50D0381DFB/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_10.4_23P4242_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone14,4
iPhone 8 (Global)
iPhone10,1
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone15,2
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone12,3
iPhone 6
iPhone7,2
iPhone 4 (CDMA)
iPhone3,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iBridge2,5 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 iBridge2,5 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