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iPhone 16 Pro Max

Download iOS 26.6.1 RC (23G82) for iPhone 16 Pro Max

Released
August 10, 2026
Version
iOS 26.6.1 RC
Build
23G82
Identifier
iPhone17,2
Filename
iPhone17,2_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw
File size
11.36 GB
Download11.36 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

Related IPSW

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Version Released File Size
26.6.1 RC
23G82
 August 10, 2026 11.36 GB
26.6 RC
23G71
 July 20, 2026 11.36 GB
26.6 beta 5
23G5065a
 July 13, 2026 11.29 GB
26.6 beta 4
23G5057c
 July 6, 2026 11.37 GB
26.6 beta 3
23G5052d
 June 29, 2026 11.37 GB
26.6 beta 2
23G5043d
 June 15, 2026 11.43 GB
26.6 beta
23G5028e
 May 26, 2026 11.50 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 16 Pro Max in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPhone 16 Pro Max in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  4. Select the iPhone17,2_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to reboot.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPhone 16 Pro Max in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPhone 16 Pro Max.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  5. Select the iPhone17,2_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 iPhone17,2_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to reboot.