Apple TV HD IPSW Download

Every tvOS 27 beta, RC and release restore file plus tvOS 26 for downgrading for the Apple TV HD, linked straight to Apple's servers. Signing status and links checked Oct 19, 2026.

Apple TV HD
Latest betaRCNot signed
tvOS 26.6 RC
23L772Jul 20, 20265.27 GB
Download
Latest releaseReleaseSigned
tvOS 26.6
23L773Jul 27, 20265.27 GB
Download

tvOS 26 IPSW files

Use a signed tvOS 26 build to leave the beta. 47 files.

VersionBuildTypeStatusReleasedSizeSHA-256Download
tvOS 26.623L773ReleaseSignedJul 27, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 RC23L772RCNot signedJul 20, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 beta 523L5766aBetaNot signedJul 13, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 beta 423L5758bBetaNot signedJul 6, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 beta 323L5753cBetaNot signedJun 29, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 beta 223L5744dBetaNot signedJun 15, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.6 beta23L5729eBetaNot signedMay 26, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.523L471ReleaseNot signedMay 11, 20265.34 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.5 beta 423L5469aBetaNot signedApr 27, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.5 beta 323L5460dBetaNot signedApr 20, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.5 beta 223L5455cBetaNot signedApr 13, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.5 beta23L5443gBetaNot signedMar 30, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.423L243ReleaseNot signedMar 24, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.4 RC23L240RCNot signedMar 18, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.4 beta 423L5234aBetaNot signedMar 9, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.4 beta 323L5224dBetaNot signedMar 2, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.4 beta 223L5219eBetaNot signedFeb 23, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.4 beta23L5208mBetaNot signedFeb 16, 20265.27 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.323K620ReleaseNot signedFeb 11, 20265.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.3 RC23K619RCNot signedFeb 4, 20265.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.3 beta 323K5611cBetaNot signedJan 26, 20265.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.3 beta 223K5600bBetaNot signedJan 12, 20265.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.3 beta23K5585cBetaNot signedDec 15, 20255.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.223K54ReleaseNot signedDec 12, 20255.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.2 RC 223K53RCNot signedDec 4, 20255.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.2 RC23K51RCNot signedDec 3, 20255.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.2 beta 323K5046aBetaNot signedNov 17, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.2 beta 223K5035dBetaNot signedNov 12, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.2 beta23K5029eBetaNot signedNov 4, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.123J582ReleaseNot signedNov 3, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.1 RC23J580RCNot signedOct 28, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.1 beta 423J5571aBetaNot signedOct 20, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.1 beta 323J5563dBetaNot signedOct 13, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.1 beta 223J5558eBetaNot signedOct 6, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0.123J362ReleaseNot signedSep 29, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.1 beta23J5543jBetaNot signedSep 22, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.023J353ReleaseNot signedSep 15, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 RC23J352RCNot signedSep 9, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 923J5351aBetaNot signedSep 2, 20255.03 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 823J5348aBetaNot signedAug 25, 20255.03 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 723J5346aBetaNot signedAug 18, 20255.03 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 623J5339aBetaNot signedAug 11, 20255.03 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 523J5327gBetaNot signedAug 5, 20255.03 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 423J5316gBetaNot signedJul 22, 20255.10 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 323J5306gBetaNot signedJul 8, 20255.17 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta 223J5295eBetaNot signedJun 23, 20255.16 GBIPSW
tvOS 26.0 beta23J5279mBetaNot signedJun 9, 20255.16 GBIPSW

How to install an IPSW on the Apple TV HD

  1. Download the file above — Apple publishes restore images only for the Apple TV HD.
  2. Connect the Apple TV HD to a Mac with a USB-C cable and open Finder.
  3. Select the Apple TV in the sidebar, Option-click Restore Apple TV and choose the .ipsw.
  4. Apple TV 4K models have no restore images — they update over the air only.

Apple TV HD at a glance

IdentifierAppleTV5,3
ChipA8
Released2015
Files listed47
Model numbersA1625

Apple TV HD IPSW questions

Which tvOS versions is Apple signing for the Apple TV HD?

As of our last check, Apple is signing these builds for the Apple TV HD:

  • tvOS 26.6 (23L773)

Only signed builds can be restored. The list changes whenever Apple ships an update.

How big is the tvOS 27 IPSW for the Apple TV HD?

The newest file, tvOS 26.6 RC, is 5.27 GB. Leave at least twice that free on the computer doing the restore.

Are these IPSW files safe to download?

Yes. Every button links straight to updates.cdn-apple.com, Apple's own download server — nothing is re-hosted or modified here. You can compare the file with the SHA-256 checksum in the table.

What is the model identifier of the Apple TV HD?

AppleTV5,3, with model numbers A1625. The identifier is part of every IPSW file name, which is how you tell the right file apart.