About This Firmware
iOS 16.6.1
(build 20G81) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 14,
released on 2023-09-07.
The download is 6.30 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
iPhone14,7_16.6.1_20G81_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
f19f3eb15161295f0eb13e122a8b103d8a73728b7cc081aec1f80d388f559e91
SHA-1
8432fd1c9345589fbb29e05d766f5b5e4b2bf300
MD5
e27b411d6bfa0f4502a66156a3ad4e41
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023SummerFCS/fullrestores/042-44329/17C4DE84-C4BB-492B-AE32-AA9D84354BB7/iPhone14,7_16.6.1_20G81_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 4s
iPhone4,1
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone16,2
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone Duo
iPhone19,4
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone17,1
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 14 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 14 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