About This Firmware
iOS 18.2.1
(build 22C161) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 14,
released on 2025-01-06.
The download is 8.29 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_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
eab05787a47509ce3527a7fba2382f2c6eafca658984bb5a60a77380b0bc228a
SHA-1
0551632969daf340cd96f9c095f0fe4097d64470
MD5
676a661023e6445c1cd7e73ef5931eac
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024FallFCS/fullrestores/072-56405/E426E01C-ADEF-409D-A113-94BD920B67D4/iPhone14,7_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 6s+
iPhone8,2
iPhone 8 (Global)
iPhone10,1
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone14,3
iPhone X (Global)
iPhone10,3
iPhone 7 Plus (GSM)
iPhone9,4
iPhone 8 (GSM)
iPhone10,4
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