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About This Firmware

iPadOS 18.6.2 (build 22G100) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (6th generation), released on 2025-08-20. 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

iPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_18.6.2_22G100_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 44d92044ad1230b4d53cd0dc2c336c1356b9045611f76942f41d398d40566357
SHA-1 95fd4aeab7d984657a944385cb3405a9b2c0676c
MD5 b2b6d63c220fe97546ad07f9455ffe56

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/fullrestores/093-21075/5E4A595F-6427-451D-A595-9969FD22A5C1/iPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_18.6.2_22G100_Restore.ipsw
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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (6th generation) via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
  5. Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
  6. Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows
  1. Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
  2. Connect your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (6th generation) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
  3. Go to Flash & JB > Easy Flash.
  4. Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
  5. Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
  6. 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

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active
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