About This Firmware
iOS 18.6.2
(build 22G100) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 16,
released on 2025-08-20.
The download is 9.14 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
iPhone17,3_18.6.2_22G100_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
f57401aff5749a776b6713f1a27d7bf512f168368910a6f1c81cead8e40b7b4f
SHA-1
3f057144a7df08029d7c0989498ec53bdeb3b691
MD5
1e38011ddbd8bdec5488af17e1813242
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/093-20738/98758B5A-311E-4538-B365-FEE3D8792CDF/iPhone17,3_18.6.2_22G100_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone16,1
iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
iPhone9,2
iPhone SE
iPhone8,4
iPhone 4 (GSM)
iPhone3,1
iPhone 3G
iPhone1,2
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 16 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 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