iPad 7 (Cellular) iPad7,12

IPSW Unsigned 18G82

iPadOS 14.7.1

iPadOS

Version

14.7.1

Build ID

18G82

File Size

4.36 GB

Release Date

2021-07-26

Last Updated

2021-07-22

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 14.7.1 (build 18G82) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad 7 (Cellular), released on 2021-07-26. 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_Educational_14.7.1_18G82_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 3e89f6e9328131f5cdf02d68cfa9de1918abeeb16caa0c64e935940d033a32ca

SHA-1 203cbddf499c1d39c9f33d7d4d4031424471e2a1

MD5 0b38b18d069b6129fd58183628b9dad6

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021SummerFCS/fullrestores/071-74114/9DEED739-A88A-40C8-B9ED-0F06B4A4CF48/iPad_Educational_14.7.1_18G82_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 7 (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 7 (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