About This Firmware
iOS 17.6.1
(build 21G93) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 13,
released on 2024-08-07.
The download is 7.35 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
iPhone14,5_17.6.1_21G93_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
09a88d8113204decc6fde6becbff3a42b8f5c0e6df9a99efb2a54fb97a37f992
SHA-1
5179124e7de49ec76423fa549f15dda17ff7b101
MD5
baf7152ae9b05c7023067f8c79b4e06a
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SummerFCS/fullrestores/062-58575/C65DBB7C-C08A-43DA-B194-AC857E831C14/iPhone14,5_17.6.1_21G93_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone13,4
iPhone 16e
iPhone17,5
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone14,8
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 13 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 13 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