How do I install iOS 18.6 beta on my iPhone XR?

Connect your device to your computer. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later). Hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore. Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Is iOS 18.6 beta still signed by Apple?

Yes, this firmware is currently being signed by Apple and can be installed normally.

What are SHSH blobs and how do I save them?

SHSH blobs are cryptographic tickets Apple uses to verify firmware installations. Saving them while a version is still signed lets you potentially restore to it later. Use TSS Saver (tsssaver.1conan.com) or the blobsaver app with your device ECID.

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iOS 18.6 beta

Build 22G5073b

Currently Signed

iPhone XR iPhone11,8

Released

July 14, 2025

File Size

8.68 GB

Filename

iPhone11,8_18.6_22G5073b_Restore.ipsw

Download IPSW

Important Notice About Signing Status

Signing status was last updated 14 hours ago. Apple can stop signing at any time without notice.

Verify current status at IPSW.dev

Beta Firmware Notice

For official public releases, visit IPSWDL.com

Firmware Details

Device	iPhone XR (iPhone11,8)
OS Type	iOS
Version	18.6 beta
Build ID	22G5073b
Release Date	July 14, 2025
Signing Status	Signed Status last checked March 12, 2026. Verify at IPSW.dev
Filename	iPhone11,8_18.6_22G5073b_Restore.ipsw
File Size	8.68 GB
Download URL	https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SpringSeed/fullrestores/082-69947/7946385B-E80E-4027-BA44-51E9B66CA39F/iPhone11,8_18.6_22G5073b_Restore.ipsw

Installation Instructions

How to install this firmware

Download the IPSW file.
Connect your device to your computer.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later).
Hold Option (⌥) on Mac or Shift on Windows and click Check for Update or Restore.
Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow on-screen instructions.

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Release Notes

SHSH Blobs

What are SHSH Blobs?

Using TSS Saver:

Using blobsaver:

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