About This Firmware
iOS 2.0.1
(build 5B108) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 3G.
The download is 249.12 MB and 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 checksums below.
Filename
iPhone1,2_2.0.1_5B108_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
a3c8c5d243e5afb19bb67ba82c9603bdddf6c07a7d7d87b6075d5b435c944760
SHA-1
e81c7ac7e334a3e9d81b3b47894bfaa1ec495482
MD5
f3bb011add2b37fe7d710c0bd4a422d3
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iPhone/061-5134.20080729.Q2W3E/iPhone1,2_2.0.1_5B108_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 6s
iPhone8,1
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone12,3
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone 6
iPhone7,2
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
iPhone 3GS
iPhone2,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 3G 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 3G 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