iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone16,2

IPSW Unsigned

iOS 18.2.1

22C161

OS: iOS
Version: 18.2.1
Build: 22C161
File Size: 8.72 GB
Released: 2025-01-06

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About This Firmware

iOS 18.2.1 (build 22C161) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, released on 2025-01-06. The download is 8.72 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

iPhone16,2_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 f6186cf5a2603c56b7c1b6b33d1e133296638fc7276e64f2a635c62a09cbe757

SHA-1 2143abe8f1611d603dd0db91df0eeed3cf81c441

MD5 d7cb0fdd9c2af93d10594306b5889004

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024FallFCS/fullrestores/072-55706/539F3A1F-FB1B-40F8-A368-70A9E3600480/iPhone16,2_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Max 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 tip

If 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