About This Firmware
iPadOS 13.6
(build 17G68) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi),
released on 2020-07-15.
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
iPadPro_9.7_13.6_17G68_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
2dde7f832b6e92fd4bd0fc9799abc390fb9d035ea69eafe3e7ce4014dea6306f
SHA-1
8cf05a54691cc57c7d02778cc2904fe5264f30c7
MD5
4d3cae1d2f10c3bfb0e3f08cac51b2d8
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2020SummerSeed/fullrestores/061-92937/06485C76-573B-4731-84F0-43B6D9C9982C/iPadPro_9.7_13.6_17G68_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular)
iPad16,2
iPad Pro (12.9-inch, WiFi) (6th generation)
iPad14,5
iPad 3 (GSM)
iPad3,3
iPad Air 4 (WiFi)
iPad13,1
iPad 5 (Cellular)
iPad6,12
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular)
iPad7,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) 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 9.7-inch (WiFi) 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