Before restoring your A1586, always check ipsw.me to confirm which iOS versions are currently signed. As of now, only 12.5.7 is available.

However, that flexibility makes finding the correct firmware (iOS IPSW) slightly confusing. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your A1586 updated, restored, or downgraded. While most iPhone 6 models (A1549 for GSM and A1522 for CDMA) had limitations, the A1586 was sold primarily in China, Hong Kong, and select Asian markets, but also appeared in the US as the SIM-free version.

Do you still daily-drive an A1586? Let us know in the comments how iOS 12.5.7 runs on your device! Disclaimer: Apple signing servers change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date.

If you own an iPhone 6 model A1586 , you’re holding a special piece of Apple history. Unlike some of its more region-locked siblings, the A1586 is often referred to as the “global” or “universal” model due to its extensive LTE band support.