About This Firmware
iPadOS 14.4
(build 18D52) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad 8 (Cellular),
released on 2021-01-26.
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 checksums below.
Filename
iPad_Educational_2020_14.4_18D52_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
c6cdb43915db502e8b2a93bfd0f3e599b0d9a1ffa5785127cb3fe9ca69f564a4
SHA-1
7a3e9cab530caedf54e3e22880573634b3a7720d
MD5
347cd0187b717da43a15999e1d95c37c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021WinterFCS/fullrestores/001-98317/0A2882AA-53BE-485C-8363-4BE4E8DCD6FF/iPad_Educational_2020_14.4_18D52_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad mini 2 (China)
iPad4,6
iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model)
iPad8,8
iPad Air 13-inch (M3, Cellular)
iPad15,6
iPad Air (China)
iPad4,3
iPad Air 13-inch (M4, Cellular)
iPad16,11
iPad Air 11-inch (M3, Cellular)
iPad15,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad 8 (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 8 (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