Apple iPhone 15 Plus iOS 18.2.1 firmware

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Not signed
iOS 18.2.1

Build 22C161 For iPhone15,5, D38AP

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iOS 27.2 beta 4

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.

Download 8.37 GB

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File details

OS
iOS 18.2.1
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
8.37 GB
File name
iPhone15,5_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw
MD5
f91cf431f6f3de4820d69ed04264dc83
SHA-1
c3de0cc7b7fc8f733c5ed4f6c6188d84458e0caa
SHA-256
622c4bf875c82ae57502ba9b9e5fde9a84d4eb7ac8a9b1d8c2ec1585627c0054

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: iPhone15,5, D38AP. 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

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