The iPod touch 7 was introduced in 2019, shipped in 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB configurations.
Device facts (year, capacities, colours) from Apple Support. Capacities and colours can vary by model and region.
iOS 15.8.8
- Identifier
- iPod9,1
- Model Number
- A2178
- BuildID
- 19H422
- Release Date
- May 11, 2026
- Filesize
- 4.67 GB
- Filename
- iPodtouch_7_15.8.8_19H422_Restore.ipsw
- SHA256
- 922336ecf7a00f3f650694fcb40105932c51e6dab8f2a7720b62b3a5c1d12cc9
- SHA1
- c8ff9a772110e809dadc5ac657258ec351dcbbed
- MD5
- 24ccd6cd1eaa2c2db41a8bf86bab5827
- Download URL
-
This page covers everything Apple has published for the iPod touch 7 (device identifier iPod9,1).
Apple lists the model number A2178 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: A2178
- Or verify that Model Name is: iPod touch 7
Make sure you select the correct model to avoid installation errors
Apple's firmware list for the iPod touch 7 starts with iOS 12.3.1 (May 30, 2019) and currently ends with iOS 15.8.8 (May 12, 2026).
That is 65 releases in total, spanning 6 years 11 months between the first and the most recent build.
iOS 15.8.8 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 4 major iOS versions: iOS 12 (3 releases) , iOS 13 (16 releases) , iOS 14 (14 releases) and iOS 15 (32 releases) .
Other models in the iPod touch family, each with its own firmware page.