About This Firmware
iOS 16.7
(build 20H19) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 8 (GSM),
released on 2023-09-21.
The download is 5.62 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_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
42d14323d29b1a2f3cb68884e8631e32534b7d2b0735657fc505022c4b598519
SHA-1
bb53852a89a6f0e1d484f7dd2986e0c8de8ef310
MD5
0f1e1576276a16984c7c3bbbb875fa38
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-56489/E329692B-09E5-47F3-BC68-58BE4E889B26/iPhone_4.7_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone12,3
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone18,1
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone15,3
iPhone 13
iPhone14,5
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone15,5
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
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 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