About This Firmware
iOS 18.6
(build 22G86) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 12 mini,
released on 2025-07-29.
The download is 8.42 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_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
7e5a65182ed2c9f8e721b135e42abd86420145fe57cef6666df895cee13bbe07
SHA-1
4a36666b441858236fdaccb83232a959325648f4
MD5
c1d4a841271e8bbd25cddbe52c31ed8e
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/082-99587/0220024B-5AB1-4A9D-9CFA-88FEF8F1A702/iPhone13,1_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 2G
iPhone1,1
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone15,3
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
iPhone 15
iPhone15,4
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