About This Firmware
iOS 12.4
(build 16G77) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 7,
released on 2019-07-22.
The file 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
iPodtouch_7_12.4_16G77_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
27d14bee4b223cebd72c5ddcf8547587a624671895b19f74b7cbfbb9ce34105f
SHA-1
89086455bda2c5855eb8d8a2472ffb882a584030
MD5
f9acb489417a5a462f262b4223c15058
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2019SummerFCS/fullrestores/041-86558/9E266F46-A743-11E9-8004-80A17F91B182/iPodtouch_7_12.4_16G77_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone17,2
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
iPhone 3G
iPhone1,2
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone13,3
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPod touch 7 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 iPod touch 7 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