iPad 5 (Cellular) iPad6,12

IPSW Unsigned 20H19

iPadOS 16.7

iPadOS

Version

16.7

Build ID

20H19

File Size

5.34 GB

Release Date

2023-09-21

Last Updated

2023-09-17

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 16.7 (build 20H19) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad 5 (Cellular), released on 2023-09-21. 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_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.7_20H19_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 ab55da1a5718f529d6c4096878d1be47f6ecdb1134725758eac074386bec11a7

SHA-1 9011816fbbbb3238e88a9323e396b01f3a2c766d

MD5 4f821e4ea3c929271c8e8f5c8d93f985

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-57830/E6AF5CB4-177C-4DF1-B87B-9493A07CD514/iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.7_20H19_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 5 (Cellular) 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 5 (Cellular) 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