iOS 12.3 (16F156) for iPhone XS

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✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore.

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This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPhone XS in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPhone XS.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone XS to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPhone XS in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPhone XS in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone XS to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPhone XS in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone XS to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 1641e906dc3d7b84af89264c31d6f51a50ef3aaa. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 1641e906dc3d7b84af89264c31d6f51a50ef3aaa. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPhone11,2_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 1641e906dc3d7b84af89264c31d6f51a50ef3aaa. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum24a04cc4a4c4ed84e7ba99acc3d413fae31fffab153fc5c8ea5def8dc9601832
MD5sum24a04cc4a4c4ed84e7ba99acc3d413fae31fffab153fc5c8ea5def8dc9601832
SHA1sum1641e906dc3d7b84af89264c31d6f51a50ef3aaa
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iOS 12.3 includes support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs and features a redesigned Apple TV app. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

AirPlay 2

  • AirPlay 2 now supports sharing videos, photos, music and more from your iPhone and iPad directly to your AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV

  • One-tap playback automatically plays your chosen TV show or movie on the last screen you used based on time and location

  • Siri Suggestions to watch movies and TV shows now include an option to AirPlay

  • Intelligent suggestions are all done on-device so your personal information stays private

Apple TV app

  • The Apple TV app features an all-new design that highlights expertly curated collections and personalized recommendations

  • Apple TV channels offer subscriptions to HBO, Showtime, Starz, and more, available to watch directly in the Apple TV app, online or off

  • Subscriptions to Apple TV channels can be shared with up to six family members, with no new apps, accounts, or passwords needed

  • New release movies are available to buy or rent in the Apple TV app, including the full catalog of over 100,000 movies and the largest selection of 4K HDR titles

  • A new dedicated kids section helps you discover editorially-handpicked shows and movies safe for kids of all ages

  • The Apple TV app can now intelligently suggest playing to the most likely Apple TVs or AirPlay 2-enabled TVs nearby

This update also includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:

  • Adds the ability to follow a magazine from the Apple News+ catalog browsing view

  • Apple Music’s For You tab now updates multiple times a day suggesting music based on themes like genres, artists, and moods you love

  • Fixes an issue that could prevent Apple TV Remote from pausing video, controlling video, or changing volume on supported receivers

  • Addresses an issue that could cause calls made using Wi-Fi calling to drop

  • Fixes an issue where song information from a connected iPhone may not appear in a car’s display

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

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