About This Firmware
iOS 26.4.1
(build 23E254) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 16e,
released on 2026-04-08.
The download is 9.97 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
iPhone17,5_26.4.1_23E254_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
2697cc93670a47c96dbe868a57f4a914362332caedc6fd075068aa02d21a402b
SHA-1
d933bafc521ac2444e6d5dd352e047690e2b58fa
MD5
d4e522fc942892b47c3df4b4855a0276
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SpringFCS/fullrestores/122-28556/EB4B373E-CE25-4B71-A5E1-60CE9A35712B/iPhone17,5_26.4.1_23E254_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone12,5
iPhone 4s
iPhone4,1
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone13,4
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 16e 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 16e 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