About This Firmware
iOS 17.2
(build 21C62) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 15 Plus,
released on 2023-12-11.
The download is 7.40 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
iPhone15,5_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
9e94b71f5248773f93b35e86216a3ac3d3c9ef74c08f8a960172d6acc6abcb0f
SHA-1
7a18cb848e14645c62a1d56e503e0c21c0e63e1e
MD5
a98d96181e991c515f3ab3c2cf0c5c93
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-36430/F2ED4BAC-95FD-41A0-915C-3799EA673868/iPhone15,5_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 2G
iPhone1,1
iPhone XR
iPhone11,8
iPhone 5s (GSM)
iPhone6,1
iPhone 6+
iPhone7,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 15 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 15 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