iPad 3 (WiFi)
iPad3,1
About This Firmware
iPadOS 6.0
(build 10A403) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad 3 (WiFi).
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
iPad3,1_6.0_10A403_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
739f4e3f4b67edf0276293bdcd5793a6b9619fd4c2d462a4a2a8f4077c453c57
SHA-1
242a1802392f212dc070a88480a482f4a118692c
MD5
13b22209529a8e21d5a87cc9e9e4ff3c
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS6/Restore/041-3515.20120919.OYzOG/iPad3,1_6.0_10A403_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch, WiFi)
iPad16,3
iPad 2 (GSM)
iPad2,2
iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular)
iPad8,7
iPad mini (WiFi)
iPad2,5
iPad Pro 9.7-inch (Cellular)
iPad6,4
iPad 3 (CDMA)
iPad3,2
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad 3 (WiFi) via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from
3u.com. - Connect your iPad 3 (WiFi) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- 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 tipIf 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
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active