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Download iOS 26.6.1 RC (23G82) for iPhone 11

Released
August 10, 2026
Version
iOS 26.6.1 RC
Build
23G82
Identifier
iPhone12,1
Filename
iPhone12,1_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw
File size
9.82 GB
Download9.82 GB

Want to downgrade from iOS 27.x to iOS 26.6.1 RC without losing data? Read the guide →

iOS 26.6.1 RC Release Notes

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

This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100

Version Released File Size
26.6.1 RC
23G82
August 10, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 RC
23G71
July 20, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 beta 5
23G5065a
July 13, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 beta 4
23G5057c
July 6, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 beta 3
23G5052d
June 29, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 beta 2
23G5043d
June 15, 2026 9.82 GB
26.6 beta
23G5028e
May 26, 2026 9.89 GB

Installation Instructions

Always back up your device before installing beta software. You can back up your iPhone or iPad using iCloud or your computer.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPhone 11 in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPhone 11 in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  4. Select the iPhone12,1_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 11 to reboot.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPhone 11 in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPhone 11.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  5. Select the iPhone12,1_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPhone 11 to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPhone 11 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 iPhone12,1_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 11 to reboot.