About This Firmware
iOS 26.6
(build 23G71) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 14 Plus,
released on 2026-07-27.
The download is 9.70 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPhone14,8_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
6bebae5064e23c4f1135ee2ee42a28cf44bef1fd41b0725ae4ef846f4ed237d3
SHA-1
4aeb587161396b163fe5ae98b927f2cba53d5477
MD5
b4b246c9c3930c13f0578ec01d156fed
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SummerFCS/fullrestores/140-57930/E7E36158-C04A-4D46-866D-F429EF5D9702/iPhone14,8_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone Air
iPhone18,4
iPhone 11
iPhone12,1
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone18,1
iPhone 14
iPhone14,7
iPhone 5 (GSM)
iPhone5,1
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 14 Plus 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 Plus 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