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iOS 16.7 IPSW Download (20H19)

Build 20H19, released September 21, 2023 — restore images for 6 iPhones, straight from Apple's servers.

Release Build 20H19 Size 6.03 GB – 6.17 GB All iOS 16 builds →
Apple has stopped signing this build. A restore will be rejected at the final step. The files stay listed for reference. Signing status checked September 16, 2026.

Choose your iPhone

6 devices. Each row is one file on Apple's CDN.

iPhone X (CDMA)
Unsigned iPhone10,3 6.17 GB
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FilenameiPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-2562517062048f0f6a39ee583271e5f2f2cb5e4c40c7cb32bf2e92909e727bb984b Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-55954/2E3BA2A8-D348-4DBD-97D2-D06AE513AAC0/iPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,168,182,206 bytes (6.17 GB)
iPhone X (GSM)
Unsigned iPhone10,6 6.17 GB
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FilenameiPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-2562517062048f0f6a39ee583271e5f2f2cb5e4c40c7cb32bf2e92909e727bb984b Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-55954/2E3BA2A8-D348-4DBD-97D2-D06AE513AAC0/iPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,168,182,206 bytes (6.17 GB)
iPhone 8 (CDMA)
Unsigned iPhone10,1 6.03 GB
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FilenameiPhone_4.7_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-25642d14323d29b1a2f3cb68884e8631e32534b7d2b0735657fc505022c4b598519 Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-56489/E329692B-09E5-47F3-BC68-58BE4E889B26/iPhone_4.7_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,031,949,178 bytes (6.03 GB)
iPhone 8 (GSM)
Unsigned iPhone10,4 6.03 GB
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FilenameiPhone_4.7_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-25642d14323d29b1a2f3cb68884e8631e32534b7d2b0735657fc505022c4b598519 Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-56489/E329692B-09E5-47F3-BC68-58BE4E889B26/iPhone_4.7_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,031,949,178 bytes (6.03 GB)
iPhone 8 Plus (CDMA)
Unsigned iPhone10,2 6.15 GB
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FilenameiPhone_5.5_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-256cc8cc232ff72cb1ec107bcaaa9fada9349973b76d75a53fca7d69675fd374cb5 Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-56281/DF0F0569-F5B9-4C2B-B32B-03BCAE7757BE/iPhone_5.5_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,154,621,650 bytes (6.15 GB)
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
Unsigned iPhone10,5 6.15 GB
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FilenameiPhone_5.5_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw SHA-256cc8cc232ff72cb1ec107bcaaa9fada9349973b76d75a53fca7d69675fd374cb5 Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-56281/DF0F0569-F5B9-4C2B-B32B-03BCAE7757BE/iPhone_5.5_P3_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw Size6,154,621,650 bytes (6.15 GB)
Version
iOS 16.7
Build
20H19
Released
September 21, 2023
Channel
Public release
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Same release oniPadOS 16.7 20H19

How to install iOS 16.7 from the IPSW

Four steps, and the one that matters most is the first.

Back up first

A restore erases the device. Make an archived backup in Finder or the Apple Devices app — an iCloud backup taken on a newer version cannot be restored onto an older one. Our backup guide covers the difference.

Get the file for your exact model

Check Settings → General → About → Model Name, then download the IPSW for that device. The download shows the file size; compare it with the SHA-256 under Details if you want to be certain the file is intact.

Restore in Finder or Apple Devices

Connect with a cable, select the device, then hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore to choose the .ipsw. Update keeps your data but only works upward; Restore erases and is how you downgrade.

Set up or restore your backup

After the restore the device starts fresh. Restore the backup you made — only if it came from the same or an older version than the one you just installed.

Questions? Answers.

Can I restore iOS 16.7 today?

Not at the moment — Apple has stopped signing 20H19, so a restore will be rejected at the final step. The files remain here for reference and for signed re-releases.

Which is the right file for my device?

Match the identifier in Settings → General → About (or under the model's name here) against the one on each row. Wi-Fi and Cellular iPads share a file; different generations never do. Restoring the wrong device's IPSW simply fails — it cannot damage the device.

What does "signed" mean?

Apple's servers must approve a firmware before a device will accept it, and Apple only approves the builds it is currently shipping. A signed file can be restored today; an unsigned one is rejected at the end of the process, however you obtained it. Signing status changes without notice, usually within days of a newer release, which is why this catalogue rechecks it automatically.

Will I lose my data?

A Restore erases the device — that is what makes a downgrade possible. An Update with an IPSW keeps your data, but only when moving to a newer version. Either way, make an archived backup on a computer first; an iCloud backup taken on a newer version will not restore onto an older one.