About This Firmware
iOS 15.0.2
(build 19A404) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone XS,
released on 2021-10-11.
The download is 6.97 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
iPhone11,2,iPhone11,4,iPhone11,6,iPhone12,3,iPhone12,5_15.0.2_19A404_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
5a42ff1746f7f17b6aef66eccb43a4c1bed1ac8357e9a8dc292ccc24153cd085
SHA-1
2a0c0a7e8be8d5930aafe095b607114ea9880038
MD5
ac3b19b45e19abf1764d71866268c17c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021FCSFall/fullrestores/002-14647/3EADDD4D-D5F5-440F-B70A-56211B32222B/iPhone11,2,iPhone11,4,iPhone11,6,iPhone12,3,iPhone12,5_15.0.2_19A404_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
iPhone9,2
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone12,3
iPhone 5s (GSM)
iPhone6,1
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone XS 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 XS 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