iOS 11.2.1 (15C153)
iPhone 6+
iPhone_5.5_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw
SHA1
62309429f83eb96041d5f3ddbae3a7580d13ee91
SHA256
afbc7353b41a844b77a9f25e87f0ccb2cf7ba11a9d33524b8059d43ce8cc64cd
MD5
b7b7ca626eea70cc44a95ad303e8bc1d
iOS 11.2.1 Release Notes
iOS 11.2.1 fixes bugs including an issue that could disable remote access to shared users of the Home app.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
How to Restore iOS 11.2.1 IPSW
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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)
- Download the iPhone_5.5_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPhone 6+ to your computer with a USB cable.
- Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
- To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
- To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
- Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
- Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
⚠️ Note: This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. iTunes/Finder may reject the restore. Use a tool like futurerestore if you have saved blobs.
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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.
- Install via Homebrew:
brew install idevicerestore
- Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
- Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPhone_5.5_11.2.1_15C153_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 unsigned firmware like this one when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.
- Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
- Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iOS 11.2.1 (15C153) on your iPhone 6+.
- Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPhone_5.5_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iOS 11.2.1. 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.
⇓ Download IPSW Firmware (2.61 GB)