About This Firmware
iOS 26.4.2
(build 23E261) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 16e,
released on 2026-04-22.
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_26.4.2_23E261_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
b0fbe42d8f03a328dc664ea6736659b003064aa25f91982951ccce4273a6f510
SHA-1
94cf78c5dcb752ded3b25ad70a0cdc0e63432386
MD5
e3175482fda8e6738a8344a7a3ebce7b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SpringFCS/fullrestores/122-60273/CE3DB083-76B9-4E5D-94FB-DED041A78DAE/iPhone17,5_26.4.2_23E261_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone 7 (Global)
iPhone9,1
iPhone 3GS
iPhone2,1
iPhone 15
iPhone15,4
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone18,1
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