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IPSW Unsigned 20B101

iPadOS 16.1.1

OS
iPadOS
Version
16.1.1
Build ID
20B101
File Size
5.45 GB
Release Date
2022-11-09
Last Updated
2022-11-03

About This Firmware

iPadOS 16.1.1 (build 20B101) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad 8 (Cellular), released on 2022-11-09. The file is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

iPad_10.2_2020_16.1.1_20B101_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 0d3b1bf59fc5e67efa162c97889cf43c37337f1b1ba3ceb17aa261fa10751e52
SHA-1 b6d2f257a97c1681e7b1159bbba9ae26d3a4273b
MD5 ad8f6526f4b787c6a9ad80b5a754b09e

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/012-97057/923BC5C5-7079-4460-A88B-8456F00896B0/iPad_10.2_2020_16.1.1_20B101_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad 8 (Cellular) via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
  5. Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
  6. Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows
  1. Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
  2. Connect your iPad 8 (Cellular) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
  3. Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
  4. Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
  5. Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
  6. Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.

iPhone 8 / X and later

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active
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