About This Firmware
iOS 26.2
(build 23C55) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 15 Pro,
released on 2025-12-13.
The download is 10.12 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
iPhone16,1_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
d7a9e8dd73c2b4689f61acc8ef8b36f050f8731032ca77ce692d8f0d419a546e
SHA-1
4ab72c21f5532a63507a2f9987ff90a38a2a8bb4
MD5
472e5d557c8b5b6e9f7323a932dae881
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/089-90970/9E09470A-E9F2-4B11-B608-066740A9CC64/iPhone16,1_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone XR
iPhone11,8
iPhone XS Max (China)
iPhone11,4
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
iPhone 2G
iPhone1,1
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
iPhone 6s
iPhone8,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 15 Pro 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 Pro 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