iPhone 4 (GSM)
Signed iOS

iOS 7.1.2 (11D257)

iPhone 4 (GSM)

iPhone3,1_7.1.2_11D257_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPhone 4 (GSM)
Identifier
iPhone3,1
OS
iOS
Version
7.1.2
Build
11D257
Release Date
2014-06-30
Upload Date
2014-06-20
Size
1.12 GB
Status
Signed
SHA1
81da17b3e893a61508fe203849b7e1f60e2127b1
SHA256
8df4acce2cc2989ad159f980dd65a4bdc8c9eab4000e35169baa70ceb8749b2d
MD5
6ed6cb1c2eac7177f96c9fbcf04a4f34

iOS 7.1.2 Release Notes

This update contains bug fixes and security updates, including:

  • Improves iBeacon connectivity and stability
  • Fixes a bug with data transfer for some 3rd party accessories, including bar code scanners
  • Corrects an issue with data protection class of Mail attachments

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

How to Restore iOS 7.1.2 IPSW

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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)

  1. Download the iPhone3,1_7.1.2_11D257_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone 4 (GSM) to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
  4. To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
  5. To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
  6. Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
  7. Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
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idevicerestore (Command Line)

An open-source command-line tool that restores IPSW files without needing iTunes. Useful for advanced users, automation, and custom restore workflows.

  1. Install via Homebrew: brew install idevicerestore
  2. Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
  3. Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPhone3,1_7.1.2_11D257_Restore.ipsw
Common flags:
-eErase restore (factory reset) -uUpdate restore (keep data) -dEnable debug output -nDry-run — don't actually restore
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futurerestore (Saved Blobs / Downgrade)

futurerestore allows restoring to any firmware when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.

  1. Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
  2. Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iOS 7.1.2 (11D257) on your iPhone 4 (GSM).
  3. Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPhone3,1_7.1.2_11D257_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iOS 7.1.2. Always verify compatibility before restoring to avoid a bricked device.
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Entering DFU Mode

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is required for most manual restores. The button combination varies by device:

iPhone 8 / X and later / iPad with Face ID
Press & release Volume Up → press & release Volume Down → hold Side button until screen goes black → hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
Hold Side + Volume Down for 8 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 6s and earlier / iPad with Home button
Hold Home + Sleep/Wake for 8 s → release Sleep/Wake but keep Home for 10 s.

💡 Tip: In DFU mode the screen stays completely black. If you see the Apple logo or a "Connect to iTunes" screen, you entered Recovery mode instead — try again.

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