About This Firmware
iPadOS 9.3.5
(build 13G36) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad 3 (GSM),
released on 2016-08-25.
The download is 1.59 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPad3,3_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e3a902856236f8a29deb1980aa067ea153bac3a2725754668d45e60ee978012a
SHA-1
a4ea8b12f160e4b53ab7944f3e62b04cb8209117
MD5
6c9f5faf4bf214c53ac7719f726d2023
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS9.3.5/031-73292-20160825-6A2B9DC6-6711-11E6-B9E8-1F3834D2D062/iPad3,3_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad mini 2 (WiFi)
iPad4,4
iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, WiFi)
iPad8,9
iPad Pro (11-inch, Cellular) (3rd generation)
iPad13,5
iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular)
iPad14,9
iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi)
iPad16,1
iPad (WiFi, 9th generation)
iPad12,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad 3 (GSM) 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 3 (GSM) 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