For developers and power users, the open-source library and its idevicerestore tool are currently the most popular "hot" tools for restoring iOS devices outside of the standard iTunes/Finder ecosystem.
A tool that uses specific directory operations to bypass restrictions in the iOS restore system, allowing for system-level tweaks even on newer versions like iOS 18.1. restoretoolspkg hot
For modern Macs with Apple Silicon or the T2 Security Chip, the official way to perform deep firmware restoration is through or the Finder while the device is in DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode . For developers and power users, the open-source library