iOS 16.3 (20D47) for iPhone 8 Plus (Global)
✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes.
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Download (5.91 GB)✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes. The instructions below are included for reference only.
Windows
- Install the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
- Plug your iPhone 8 Plus (Global) in to your PC.
- Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPhone 8 Plus (Global).
- Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 8 Plus (Global) to reboot.
macOS
- Plug your iPhone 8 Plus (Global) in to your Mac.
- Navigate to your iPhone 8 Plus (Global) in Finder.
- Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 8 Plus (Global) to reboot.
Linux
- Install idevicerestore.
- Plug your iPhone 8 Plus (Global) 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 iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipswand press enter. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 8 Plus (Global) to reboot.
Windows
- Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd Downloads - Type
Get-FileHash iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1 - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d0fde576ab4d531f876f25dd711f70cbef5980bd. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
macOS
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads - Type
openssl sha1 iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d0fde576ab4d531f876f25dd711f70cbef5980bd. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
Linux
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads - Type
openssl sha1 iPhone_5.5_P3_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d0fde576ab4d531f876f25dd711f70cbef5980bd. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
Checksums
| SHA256sum | 73d11dc30d7e86ed8161d8173a5cbba275bfef13c3d9ad6e414ae22ca1994edd |
|---|---|
| MD5sum | 6dbfbc432150e7db76fd56d783dece4d |
| SHA1sum | d0fde576ab4d531f876f25dd711f70cbef5980bd |
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- New Unity wallpaper honors Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month
- Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two factor authentication sign in process on new devices
- Support for HomePod (2nd generation)
- Emergency SOS calls now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing in order to prevent inadvertent emergency calls
- Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
- Addresses an issue where the wallpaper may appear black on the Lock Screen
- Fixes an issue where horizontal lines may temporarily appear while waking up iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Fixes an issue where the Home Lock Screen widget does not accurately display Home app status
- Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music requests
- Resolves issues where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be understood correctly
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: