About This Firmware
iOS 11.1
(build 15B93) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 6,
released on 2017-10-31.
The download is 2.53 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
iPhone_4.7_11.1_15B93_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
61cfeb841e0cd70a47e04f932a3e8fae94f7653b9fc1e94d58dcff0fc7ae3fd8
SHA-1
dbfe6a90183ecf182b672e394f086c7591dd6699
MD5
5eb37a2a14b11d3da58660ca05fce4b9
Direct URL
http://appldnld.apple.com/ios11.1seed/091-41130-20171023-3D93592C-B5DD-11E7-89AE-91555BD5B8E1/iPhone_4.7_11.1_15B93_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 4 (GSM / 2012)
iPhone3,2
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone14,8
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone17,1
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
iPhone 7 (Global)
iPhone9,1
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