About This Firmware
iOS 7.1.1
(build 11D201) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 4s,
released on 2014-04-22.
The download is 1.22 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
iPhone4,1_7.1.1_11D201_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
9fb9073dd1c6ac498defbd0562aa2b453b95ecf3464e41a94b1e71b9f83786b6
SHA-1
be3f954f69083125f4905204e477c743e1c89597
MD5
b78ff0f3cd3948ce4bbcb08f11031f84
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS7.1/031-00360.20140425.NdB5S/iPhone4,1_7.1.1_11D201_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 5s (GSM)
iPhone6,1
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone18,2
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
iPhone 7 (Global)
iPhone9,1
iPhone XR
iPhone11,8
iPhone 6s
iPhone8,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 4s 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 4s 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