iPhone 8 (GSM)

iPhone10,4

IPSW Unsigned

iOS 16.0

20A362

OS: iOS
Version: 16.0
Build: 20A362
File Size: 5.30 GB
Released: 2022-09-12

About This Firmware

iOS 16.0 (build 20A362) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 8 (GSM), released on 2022-09-12. The download is 5.30 GB 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

iPhone_4.7_P3_16.0_20A362_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 2102b2bf34377dd15dba61ec3061f49870af4879526195c72cf0e88164587945

SHA-1 fa84c6eec0e75e8220eea73c70e3f5706d11788d

MD5 a9bdf3a1aeb53e3f984ebeafbcaed370

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/012-65931/BD2515B7-7802-4EB4-9377-98E3238EA5A8/iPhone_4.7_P3_16.0_20A362_Restore.ipsw

Download IPSW

Other Devices

iPhone 8 Plus (Global)

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 8 (GSM) 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 8 (GSM) 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 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

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