About This Firmware
iOS 18.6
(build 22G86) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 12,
released on 2025-07-29.
The download is 8.55 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_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
6296aea1eda06c7f5b0a511f326d0a28bf87d5fd0687f1763c40cd073335994d
SHA-1
7988a24c7cf2728d23ee614a809985de51a8c763
MD5
c1c83d7488f84eb17963ef1520f69033
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/082-99901/06D1A8BD-92D3-4AB1-93C3-9C084B713E7F/iPhone13,2,iPhone13,3_18.6_22G86_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone18,2
iPhone 16e
iPhone17,5
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 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