About This Firmware
iPadOS 12.2
(build 16E227) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Air 3 (Cellular),
released on 2019-03-25.
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 checksums below.
Filename
iPad_Spring_2019_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
787c9eb4ef3f27425dfad4b0c18eb4f4e7ee51dc9e0ece34551d56951c7918fa
SHA-1
070c6f035b0a8cdb78f402e662b0757ec954740e
MD5
201cb78adf58e6a39ecf9503e673af96
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2019SpringFCS/fullrestores/091-90828/ECD18C40-499F-11E9-A84C-D74576CE070F/iPad_Spring_2019_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Air (WiFi)
iPad4,1
iPad Pro (12.9-inch, WiFi) (6th generation)
iPad14,5
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular)
iPad7,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, Cellular)
iPad17,2
iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model)
iPad8,4
iPad mini 4 (Cellular)
iPad5,2
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Air 3 (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 Air 3 (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 tipIf 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