About This Firmware
iOS 17.6.1
(build 21G101) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone XR,
released on 2024-08-19.
The download is 7.10 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_17.6.1_21G101_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e5e42ba5ef4e8c7ad530bf1db7ebc86c4b12f57061d5cb665e98e09969bff666
SHA-1
b50bc946c99b33edd7ac34ed5c491ba01c7aa569
MD5
303ef2aebf9eb55629d638084eca528c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SummerFCS/fullrestores/062-69618/E2E53693-11F1-4D53-B410-9BB9EA31960D/iPhone11,8_17.6.1_21G101_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
iPhone 3GS
iPhone2,1
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone18,2
iPhone 13
iPhone14,5
iPhone 7 (Global)
iPhone9,1
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