iOS 26.2 (23C55) for iPhone SE (2020)

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iPhone SE (2020)

✗ 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 SE (2020) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPhone SE (2020).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone SE (2020) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPhone SE (2020) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPhone SE (2020) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone SE (2020) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPhone SE (2020) 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 iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone SE (2020) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ffa8d4ba7dc8174254b0cb187681efa363c45b0. 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 iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ffa8d4ba7dc8174254b0cb187681efa363c45b0. 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 iPhone12,8_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ffa8d4ba7dc8174254b0cb187681efa363c45b0. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum4e3a88d23a35676a8276c8ff27d1146f5e8705813a3093ac24afb5d3e5215dfa
MD5sum4e3a88d23a35676a8276c8ff27d1146f5e8705813a3093ac24afb5d3e5215dfa
SHA1sum6ffa8d4ba7dc8174254b0cb187681efa363c45b0
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

Apple Music

  • Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks on the home tab

  • Offline lyrics for downloaded songs so you can view them without an internet connection

Podcasts

  • Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes

  • Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript

Games

  • Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more

  • In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead

  • Improved support for connected controllers such as Backbone and Razer

This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

  • Additional Lock Screen time customization option lets you further adjust its appearance, giving the Liquid Glass material more or less opacity

  • Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the U.S.)

  • Alarms for Reminders help you stay on top of urgent tasks, and provide snooze and Live Activity support if you’re not ready to check the reminder off

  • AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer

  • Apple News Section links at the top of the Today feed offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food

  • Multipack accessory pairing in the Home app lets you use the same setup code to easily enroll multiple accessories when sold together

  • Flash for alerts in Accessibility Settings offers the additional option to have the device screen flash when you receive a notification

  • Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas

  • Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library were not immediately playable at their release time

  • Fixes an issue where a Privacy and Security setting may incorrectly be marked as managed by an enterprise organization

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

https://support.apple.com/100100

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit:

https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/125039

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