About This Firmware
iPadOS 17.3
(build 21D50) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular),
released on 2024-01-22.
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_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.3_21D50_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
07b238b7efbc0ae43e0a82309772c29c62445e1ddb695f48cb314390082f16e3
SHA-1
8beb40ba520a80dec1c6285ed47acfc1d1f10e03
MD5
a2c77c6dad3b5f166979c9c291eabff1
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024WinterFCS/fullrestores/042-81282/7D4F23C8-E7C5-418E-85F6-63F25732D85D/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.3_21D50_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, WiFi)
iPad7,3
iPad 2 (Mid 2012)
iPad2,4
iPad 1
iPad1,1
iPad Air 3 (Cellular)
iPad11,4
iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, Cellular)
iPad14,11
iPad Air 2 (Cellular)
iPad5,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, 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 Pro 3 (11-inch, 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