Firmware for the iPhone 16 Plus
Description
Introduction to Firmware for the iPhone 16 Plus
Firmware is a critical component of the iPhone 16 Plus, serving as the underlying software that enables seamless communication between hardware and the iOS operating system. It governs essential functions such as system stability, battery efficiency, touchscreen responsiveness, and network connectivity.

Apple continuously refines the iPhone 16 Plus firmware through updates, enhancing security, improving performance, and introducing new features. These updates ensure that components like the A17 chip, dual-camera system, and Super Retina display operate optimally. Understanding firmware can help users troubleshoot issues, maximize efficiency, and keep their devices running smoothly with the latest advancements.
Choose an IPSW for the iPhone 16 Plus
Signed IPSW files can be restored via iTunes. Unsigned IPSWs cannot currently be restored via iTunes.
Signed IPSWs
Unsigned IPSWs
✗ | iOS 18.2.1 (22C161) | 6th January 2025 | 9.46 GB | Download |
✗ | iOS 18.2 (22C152) | 11th December 2024 | 9.46 GB | Download |
✗ | iOS 18.1.1 (22B91) | 19th November 2024 | 9.06 GB | Download |
✗ | iOS 18.1 (22B83) | 28th October 2024 | 9.06 GB | Download |
✗ | iOS 18.0.1 (22A3370) | 3rd October 2024 | 9.02 GB | Download |
✗ | iOS 18.0 (22A3354) | 16th September 2024 | 9.02 GB | Download |
How to install:
Windows
- Install the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
- Plug your iPhone 16 Plus in to your PC.
- Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPhone 16 Plus.
- Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press “Restore”.
- Select the
iPhone17,4_18.0_22A3354_Restore.ipsw
file that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 16 Plus to reboot.
macOS
- Plug your iPhone 16 Plus in to your Mac.
- Navigate to your iPhone 16 Plus in Finder.
- Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press “Restore”.
- Select the
iPhone17,4_18.0_22A3354_Restore.ipsw
file that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 16 Plus to reboot.
Linux
- Install idevicerestore.
- Plug your iPhone 16 Plus in to your PC.
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads
- To perform a full erase restore, type
idevicerestore -e iPhone17,4_18.0_22A3354_Restore.ipsw
and press enter. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 16 Plus to reboot.