About This Firmware
iOS 18.1.1
(build 22B91) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 12,
released on 2024-11-19.
The download is 8.00 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
iPhone13,2,iPhone13,3_18.1.1_22B91_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
485c2c808b67e715982a9a6a08881cc9f29985fe154dcac51ab4fb22f4d65c3b
SHA-1
319ad4a21a004961dc6b990436d20e534e82349b
MD5
5d4ca5b3aa2bbd7f04154b59d5305b70
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024FallFCS/fullrestores/072-31295/858F8B03-2AA8-407B-8A56-6FDF5768BB6F/iPhone13,2,iPhone13,3_18.1.1_22B91_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 6+
iPhone7,1
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone17,1
iPhone 5c (Global)
iPhone5,4
iPhone 16e
iPhone17,5
iPhone 8 (GSM)
iPhone10,4
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone19,7
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 12 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 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