About This Firmware
iOS 17.3
(build 21D50) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 12 mini,
released on 2024-01-22.
The download is 7.13 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
iPhone13,1_17.3_21D50_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
3974f377e54e8bd52327eb3bea0aa8c6f6834a7d8255d59b65439c414c64f3df
SHA-1
504f5e8f6f984c398d6088cf9a0ce5fc6bef4e7e
MD5
38c2c254d1c880ec65d2399f09a62075
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024WinterFCS/fullrestores/042-81118/AE7D3119-6C53-415B-BEEF-3C13A4417299/iPhone13,1_17.3_21D50_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 6s+
iPhone8,2
iPhone Air
iPhone18,4
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
iPhone 17
iPhone18,3
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone16,2
iPhone 8 (Global)
iPhone10,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 12 mini 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 12 mini 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