iPad Pro 12.9-inch (WiFi) iPad6,7

IPSW Unsigned 20F66

iPadOS 16.5

iPadOS

Version

16.5

Build ID

20F66

File Size

5.16 GB

Release Date

2023-05-18

Last Updated

2023-05-13

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 16.5 (build 20F66) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (WiFi), released on 2023-05-18. 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

iPadPro_12.9_16.5_20F66_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 f1482522982cfce8082f4ef52888a49ddbc4aa9ed9c1d1be30cfefe098726905

SHA-1 a40dabe76b89e79770212472a307c0a744f37018

MD5 3b7c48053878b1b7abb8cbf35402c5f8

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023SpringFCS/fullrestores/032-85575/DD179E9F-A2F1-410F-A26E-456CADCEA58F/iPadPro_12.9_16.5_20F66_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPad (Cellular, 10th generation)

iPad13,19

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Pro 12.9-inch (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 Pro 12.9-inch (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