About This Firmware
iOS 16.1.2
(build 20B110) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone XR,
released on 2022-11-30.
The download is 5.75 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
iPhone11,8_16.1.2_20B110_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
4cd93eef7d8094f94e2f274dfd2f9af530dfa74ecc60c15b6db1a98466d6ff25
SHA-1
518da205118e32cf308614597b254222c4f79f42
MD5
bf677a908ca416a60ce430a7454ba212
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/032-11555/C6F69CAD-50BE-46A9-90D8-6FCCBFED21DA/iPhone11,8_16.1.2_20B110_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone XS Max (China)
iPhone11,4
iPhone 4 (GSM / 2012)
iPhone3,2
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone15,2
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
iPhone 8 Plus (Global)
iPhone10,2
iPhone 5c (Global)
iPhone5,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone XR 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 XR 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