iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi) iPad8,5

IPSW Unsigned 20B101

iPadOS 16.1.1

iPadOS

Version

16.1.1

Build ID

20B101

File Size

5.73 GB

Release Date

2022-11-09

Last Updated

2022-11-03

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 16.1.1 (build 20B101) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi), released on 2022-11-09. 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_16.1.1_20B101_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 4c85e2377b9b6ee5d11eb946fde4fd40b3a583aaadc751f358b93b34cb4a9358

SHA-1 9257de97bf5499c2592e051b8a578d0cc66128a8

MD5 995765ef36b751474dfb3008328c32c9

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/012-97389/43A38724-CAD4-4952-AF2D-FFC8F993003A/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_16.1.1_20B101_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 Pro 3 (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 3 (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