iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) iPad8,8

IPSW Unsigned 21E237

iPadOS 17.4.1

iPadOS

Version

17.4.1

Build ID

21E237

File Size

7.22 GB

Release Date

2024-03-27

Last Updated

2024-03-24

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 17.4.1 (build 21E237) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model), released on 2024-03-27. 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_17.4.1_21E237_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 77d903a77975ac450ac383fa9ac8d09123318e726ed42340df696a0a9d68a095

SHA-1 6a97ffe23ec047e6405cb528f0ae41aa3b4faed3

MD5 8cb1100199d6649d964a37e3f5f7f554

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024WinterFCS/fullrestores/052-79279/CD12B267-C6FA-45D2-92F7-1FDE7372CF27/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.4.1_21E237_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, Cellular, 1TB Model) 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, Cellular, 1TB Model) 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