About This Firmware
iOS 18.6
(build 22G86) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone XR,
released on 2025-07-29.
The download is 8.09 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_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
c6c4a434246f92a8f6e153ab73cc04e6a1024042ce53d06e6d11f5ad244a1809
SHA-1
a0237e6c5c6420f4977c20f9b465321453d5a057
MD5
d0b2ace7f4a5671ac4f6733e6566bbc5
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/082-99741/496569F8-D658-48C2-ABFB-B6DEBF18438D/iPhone11,8_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 12
iPhone13,2
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone18,1
iPhone 4 (GSM)
iPhone3,1
iPhone XS Max (China)
iPhone11,4
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
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