You can now download iOS 18.6 firmware files and iPadOS 18.6 IPSW firmware files for all supported iPhone and iPad models. Apple has released the final version of iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 as build number 22G86, and the update is available for download through both over-the-air and manual IPSW installation methods.
These firmware files are useful for performing clean installs or restoring a device using Finder on macOS or iTunes on Windows. They are also helpful for developers, advanced users, or anyone needing to troubleshoot issues by manually reinstalling the operating system.
iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 IPSW Firmware Download
Firmware files for iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 can be downloaded directly for the following devices:
- IPhone 16 series
- iPhone 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 / SE (2nd/3rd gen)
- iPad Pro (M4, M2, M1, A12Z)
- iPad Air (M2, M1, A14)
- iPad mini (A15)
- iPad 10th and 9th generation
Make sure to download the correct IPSW file for your exact model. IPSW files must be signed by Apple at the time of installation. Attempting to install unsigned or incompatible firmware will result in an error.
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
- iPad Mini (7th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (4th generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (6th generation)
- iPad Air (5th Generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (10th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (5th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (9th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (8th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generations), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd and 4th generations)
- 10.2-in. iPad (7th generation)
How to Install iOS 18.6 or iPadOS 18.6 Using IPSW
macOS (Finder):
- Download the IPSW firmware file for your device
- Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac
- Open Finder and select the device from the sidebar
- Hold the Option key and click Restore iPhone/iPad
- Select the IPSW file and confirm
Windows (iTunes):
- Download the correct IPSW file
- Connect your device and open iTunes
- Hold the Shift key and click Restore iPhone/iPad
- Choose the IPSW file and proceed
Note: This will erase your device. Be sure to back up your data beforehand.
