About This Firmware
iOS 12.0
(build 16A366) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 6,
released on 2018-09-17.
The download is 2.88 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_12.0_16A366_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
8a3adc4abf74fe79a6f7c95e3510cf1e3cd257b44f8a23c72fc459116c746972
SHA-1
db733c3d28a11fe784cabefc72f0617399a3ee8a
MD5
71b13178208fb3fd004a053b7d84822d
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2018FallFCS/fullrestores/091-63349/11824778-AC8E-11E8-BB8D-A9E922766E04/iPhone_4.7_12.0_16A366_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone14,8
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone16,2
iPhone X (Global)
iPhone10,3
iPhone XS Max (China)
iPhone11,4
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone13,1
iPhone 3G
iPhone1,2
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