iPhone Air

On this page, you will get all IPSW firmware files for iPhone Air (iPhone18,4), including the latest iOS updates as well as previously released versions. This is full list of iPhone Air IPSW file signed and unsigned both versions from ipswguide is Free.

All IPSW firmware files listed here are official and released directly by Apple. You can use the signed versions to restore, update, remove a passcode, or repair your device using Finder or iTunes. Make sure, always prefer to download and install signed firmware versions. The unsigned versions cannot be installed through official methods.

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1 Signed 17 Unsigned 18 total
Version Build ID Released Size Status Download
27.0.1 24A446 Sep 28, 2026 12.51 GB Signed Download
27.0 24A437 Sep 14, 2026 12.51 GB Unsigned Download
26.6.2 23G90 Sep 8, 2026 11.17 GB Unsigned Download
26.6.1 23G83 Aug 17, 2026 11.17 GB Unsigned Download
26.6 23G71 Jul 27, 2026 11.17 GB Unsigned Download
26.5.2 23F84 Jun 29, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.5.1 23F81 Jun 1, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.5 23F77 May 11, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.4.2 23E261 Apr 22, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.4.1 23E254 Apr 8, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.4 23E246 Mar 24, 2026 11.04 GB Unsigned Download
26.3.1 23D8133 Mar 4, 2026 10.74 GB Unsigned Download
26.3 23D127 Feb 11, 2026 10.72 GB Unsigned Download
26.2.1 23C71 Jan 26, 2026 10.76 GB Unsigned Download
26.2 23C55 Dec 13, 2025 10.76 GB Unsigned Download
26.1 23B85 Nov 3, 2025 10.69 GB Unsigned Download
26.0.1 23A355 Sep 29, 2025 10.66 GB Unsigned Download
26.0 23A341 Sep 15, 2025 10.59 GB Unsigned Download
Showing 1–25 of 18 firmwares

📋 iPhone Air Specifications

The iPhone Air was first released on 2025, September 19 with iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.3, powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) chipset and comes with 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM NVMe memory and storage variants . It features a 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm 2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 ni… display. Also, it includes a Li-Ion 3149 mAh battery and offers a 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS main camera for photography . You can read the complete specifications of iPhone Air below.

Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 · CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 · CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3517 · 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3260 · 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3518
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3517 · 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3260 · 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3518
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch
Announced
2025, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
165 g (5.82 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIM
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) · IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size
6.5 inches, 104.9 cm 2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 · Anti-reflective coating
Platform
OS
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.3
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Card slot
No
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM · NVMe
Main Camera
Single
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera
Single
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
No
Comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer · Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Battery
Type
Li-Ion 3149 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Models
iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Price
799.99 / 664.00 / 825.00
Our Tests
Display
998 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker
-29.8 LUFS (Average)
Battery
Active use score 12:44h
EU LABEL
Energy
Class A
Battery
40:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall
Class B (180 falls)
Repairability
Class C

Specs via GSMArena

Disclaimer: We strive for accuracy, but specifications on this page may not always be 100% correct.

📖 How to Restore

Mac (Finder, macOS Catalina+):

  • Connect your device.
  • Open Finder.
  • Select your device in the sidebar.
  • Hold Option ⌥ and click Restore iPhone…
  • Select your downloaded IPSW file.

Windows (iTunes):

iOS restore using ipsw file
  • Open iTunes and connect your device.
  • Hold Shift and click Restore iPhone…
  • Select the IPSW file.

⚠️ Restoring will erase all data on the device. Always back up first.

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