Apple has released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to all users today. Here is how you can download the IPSW firmware files for these software updates for manual upgrade, clean installation, or downgrade later on once future updates are released (and as long as Apple supports downgrading).

Although Apple’s software updating mechanism for iPhone and iPad is extremely simple and reliable, there may be situations where you may need the IPSW firmware files. These files can be used to manually restore your device using a Windows PC or Mac, specially if it is stuck in a boot loop. Alternatively, they can also be used in situations where your Internet may not be reliable. You can simply point iTunes on Windows PC or Finder on a Mac to the downloaded file on your drive and start the installation process on your device.

No matter what use may have, we have linked the files below for each of the compatible device model. These links will initiate the download directly from Apple’s servers so you don’t have to worry about them being legitimate.

iOS 18 IPSW firmware files

iPadOS 18 IPSW firmware files

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