iPhone SE (2020)

iPhone12,8

IPSW Unsigned

iOS 14.1

18A8395

OS: iOS
Version: 14.1
Build: 18A8395
File Size: 4.64 GB
Released: 2020-10-20

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About This Firmware

iOS 14.1 (build 18A8395) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone SE (2020), released on 2020-10-20. The download is 4.64 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

iPhone12,8_14.1_18A8395_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 1c6f28cd5a7614a4468e8822c87f9b02702e12e9727481c8cb30e08ed6ba1704

SHA-1 b8b19b35bd0d33edcce55d5a3e06f28c11af0fa2

MD5 4b8d9e4225d8dc75c446751a86a14fdd

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2020SummerFCS/fullrestores/001-56531/E751A963-215C-4CAC-ABF1-AD22BC5FAF7D/iPhone12,8_14.1_18A8395_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone SE (2020) 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 SE (2020) 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 tip

If 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