About This Firmware
iOS 8.1.2
(build 12B440) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 6,
released on 2014-12-09.
The download is 1.75 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
iPhone7,2_8.1.2_12B440_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
370a665790e54e1f6b14ad8021cb5f43e56f30ccb7aaf3145ba0755430d51d10
SHA-1
b6a9f0bb63e7634e22b7055bf4392826dc7f609e
MD5
6d69a2e830bca846b81a92b65f0ba8e1
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/ios8.1.2/031-13199.20141208.MfFHn/iPhone7,2_8.1.2_12B440_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 5s (Global)
iPhone6,2
iPhone 8 (GSM)
iPhone10,4
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone 16e
iPhone17,5
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 6 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 6 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