About This Firmware
iOS 9.3.1
(build 13E238) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPhone SE,
released on 2016-03-31.
The download is 1.97 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
iPhone8,4_9.3.1_13E238_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
b601fa696a35a9c348bada8fde1bcd2b1b2a2b3e9990f534194aa725219c9c3b
SHA-1
b67d5e52789c917f0402b91cde5f66456066477b
MD5
1cbe71a9314c7f004597acac64c3dd66
Direct URL
http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS9.3.1/031-55507-20160331-09A917D6-F5E6-11E5-BFDA-32CB2D794EB1/iPhone8,4_9.3.1_13E238_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 3G
iPhone1,2
iPhone XS
iPhone11,2
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone13,4
iPhone 4 (GSM)
iPhone3,1
iPhone 5s (GSM)
iPhone6,1
iPhone 4s
iPhone4,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone SE 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 SE 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