The iPod touch 6 was introduced in 2015, shipped in 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB configurations.
Device facts (year, capacities, colours) from Apple Support. Capacities and colours can vary by model and region.
iOS 12.5.8
- Identifier
- iPod7,1
- Model Number
- A1574
- BuildID
- 16H88
- Release Date
- January 26, 2026
- Filesize
- 2.63 GB
- Filename
- iPodtouch_12.5.8_16H88_Restore.ipsw
- SHA256
- 53a645c03332cd132f52612ffdf2aba3e6908ca937ab7f6c7b81aa8e15a14ec6
- SHA1
- 1e43f40a35484893973c74793d9c57c44c5c65fb
- MD5
- 3e7ed5ff2be3606bd3d7be3b6194d6c9
- Download URL
-
This page covers everything Apple has published for the iPod touch 6 (device identifier iPod7,1).
Apple lists the model number A1574 for this device, and the firmware on this page applies to it.
Before downloading, verify this is the correct device model:
- Go to Settings → General → About on your device
- Check that Model Number matches: A1574
- Or verify that Model Name is: iPod touch 6
Make sure you select the correct model to avoid installation errors
Apple's firmware list for the iPod touch 6 starts with iOS 8.4 (Jul 16, 2015) and currently ends with iOS 12.5.8 (Jan 27, 2026).
That is 69 releases in total, spanning 10 years 6 months between the first and the most recent build.
iOS 12.5.8 is still being signed by Apple, so it can be restored, reinstalled, or updated to with Finder, iTunes, or the Apple Devices app right away.
Every build Apple has published for this device is listed below with its original Apple download link, build ID, release date, and checksums, so an older release can still be verified or archived after Apple stops signing it.
Across that history the device has received 5 major iOS versions: iOS 8 (2 releases) , iOS 9 (12 releases) , iOS 10 (11 releases) , iOS 11 (16 releases) and iOS 12 (28 releases) .
Other models in the iPod touch family, each with its own firmware page.