iPad 3 (WiFi) iPad3,1

IPSW Unsigned 12B435

iPadOS 8.1.1

iPadOS

Version

8.1.1

Build ID

12B435

File Size

1.65 GB

Release Date

2014-11-17

Last Updated

2014-11-08

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 8.1.1 (build 12B435) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad 3 (WiFi), released on 2014-11-17. 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_8.1.1_12B435_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 76453d4b39bf7481fde02df1cda94d07d31c63c2c2df5528d07ac95db096e398

SHA-1 ef318ba417711e6c63c75e112cb4339bc65d6612

MD5 bd9496178b45348b40ad9dad60f4d54d

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS8.1.1/031-09981.20141117.RGDaL/iPad3,1_8.1.1_12B435_Restore.ipsw

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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 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

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