iPhone 7 (Global)

iPhone9,1

IPSW Unsigned

iOS 14.4

18D52

OS: iOS
Version: 14.4
Build: 18D52
File Size: 4.63 GB
Released: 2021-01-26

About This Firmware

iOS 14.4 (build 18D52) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPhone 7 (Global), released on 2021-01-26. The download is 4.63 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_P3_14.4_18D52_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 1e236777bc4f6f12059816c5fc771da518f63b754b4422403229d467b3f7fcbf

SHA-1 9162ab7739112bc2574e7f73a75b5e2d409f2a85

MD5 c68ef1bc482699ecfe6e3892ccda2af0

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021WinterFCS/fullrestores/001-98020/2E394B06-293A-4E4F-BD15-B149D70E41C1/iPhone_4.7_P3_14.4_18D52_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPhone 7 (Global) 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 7 (Global) 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 tip

If 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