iPhone 14 Pro Max
Unsigned iOS

iOS 26.1 (23B85)

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone15,3_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Identifier
iPhone15,3
OS
iOS
Version
26.1
Build
23B85
Release Date
2025-11-03
Upload Date
2025-11-01
Size
9.47 GB
Status
Unsigned
SHA1
65945783f54900503577b131f125a956368b07f5
SHA256
a5fae4eedd7d6debe736e042b7d651d6181fdaf26d96f30a5551f14b3149000b
MD5
7b11cb268b25926fe28c59eaee9fb7b1

iOS 26.1 Release Notes

This update includes the following features and enhancements:

  • Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
  • Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Italian
  • Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
  • Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
  • Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
  • Local capture files can be saved to a specific location
  • Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app
  • New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
  • Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
  • Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/100100

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit:

https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/125039

How to Restore iOS 26.1 IPSW

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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)

  1. Download the iPhone15,3_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone 14 Pro Max to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
  4. To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
  5. To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
  6. Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
  7. 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.

  1. Install via Homebrew: brew install idevicerestore
  2. Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
  3. Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPhone15,3_26.1_23B85_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.

  1. Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
  2. Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iOS 26.1 (23B85) on your iPhone 14 Pro Max.
  3. Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPhone15,3_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iOS 26.1. 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.

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