About This Firmware
iOS 26.0.1
(build 23A355) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 16 Pro Max,
released on 2025-09-29.
The file 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
iPhone17,2_26.0.1_23A355_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
ede8b380f8d4cc0faf1f6fd8fca33a19c19cfbbb400e5dc6c8410bb0ab213381
SHA-1
d4009c6df810c8539f8f9b4a7b747009850d3a42
MD5
7067477d731aed25e7b5b438f46ec13a
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/093-43738/0A1C263B-75EA-4DC1-9A0C-079BD4A650A8/iPhone17,2_26.0.1_23A355_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
iPhone 15
iPhone15,4
iPhone XS Max (China)
iPhone11,4
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone16,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 16 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 16 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 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