iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, WiFi) iPad8,11

IPSW Unsigned 22D72

iPadOS 18.3.1

iPadOS

Version

18.3.1

Build ID

22D72

File Size

7.93 GB

Release Date

2025-02-10

Last Updated

2025-02-08

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 18.3.1 (build 22D72) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, WiFi), released on 2025-02-10. 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_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3.1_22D72_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 b6dbc561d1a0a0276e57cd08784c769274f2c9350b7a3b5211dd36502098fb0f

SHA-1 84085f9e982093fdc8d05aca57a52112741ef6cb

MD5 bfabd6221ebfb5d09599ac6dfcaa7507

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025WinterFCS/fullrestores/072-84944/1D36E6F3-1AAC-456D-B575-3F9CD73A43CB/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3.1_22D72_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPad Pro (10.5-inch, WiFi)

iPad7,3

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular)

iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi)

iPad14,10

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Pro 4 (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 4 (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