About This Firmware
iOS 26.6
(build 23G71) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 17 Pro,
released on 2026-07-27.
The download is 10.73 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPhone18,1_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
7e633a9825ae887b681e909e13ed519c23b828ead3646856d6106bd2b75a03d3
SHA-1
17616f51c073d443ad60022a53d4fe9d23a42f21
MD5
8bd1aee6194cdedc0aa9f8aaf2438f8e
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SummerFCS/fullrestores/140-57285/88580B31-DFDB-4502-884F-DA40EC871038/iPhone18,1_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone16,2
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone14,8
iPhone 4s
iPhone4,1
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 17 Pro 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 17 Pro 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