Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max iOS 18.2.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Not signed
iOS 18.2.1
Build 22C161 For iPhone16,2, D84AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 27.2
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- OS
- iOS 18.2.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 8.72 GB
- File name
iPhone16,2_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw- MD5
d7cb0fdd9c2af93d10594306b5889004- SHA-1
2143abe8f1611d603dd0db91df0eeed3cf81c441- SHA-256
f6186cf5a2603c56b7c1b6b33d1e133296638fc7276e64f2a635c62a09cbe757
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPhone16,2, D84AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.
Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file