About This Firmware
iOS 13.4
(build 17E255) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone 6s,
released on 2020-03-24.
The download is 3.50 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_13.4_17E255_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
ab23de9c2ecf3c46ed407189f3f6280ebf14ade9390bf11a5d7594fe39306926
SHA-1
a5b3d4f87c7a16bb1efdc24ac2d7381e367633a7
MD5
29b881ed8758607b4097f1f1c848d50c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2020WinterFCS/fullrestores/041-42891/8A1E8275-50BE-4BE4-B6F0-B66E3B2DD32A/iPhone_4.7_13.4_17E255_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone X (GSM)
iPhone10,6
iPhone 11
iPhone12,1
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone17,1
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone15,5
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 6s 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 6s 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