About This Firmware
iOS 16.4.1
(build 20E252) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 11,
released on 2023-04-07.
The download is 5.96 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
iPhone12,1_16.4.1_20E252_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
6dfd3a037deac1b95a0e4e8fdda2a5ee53034098bb09a13ea53200f62847d89b
SHA-1
8fa5afaef2f49d8f1a19a09e2d5cf96ee74db331
MD5
f97c9adfb40891f33b6b2dabcc20f349
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023SpringFCS/fullrestores/032-71012/261E8E0D-CC62-49A9-9757-DC1E55C26CF2/iPhone12,1_16.4.1_20E252_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone15,3
iPhone Duo
iPhone19,4
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
iPhone X (GSM)
iPhone10,6
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 11 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 11 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