About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.7
(build 23H24) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular),
released on 2026-09-14.
The download is 9.52 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
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
2ec9dc53529c52486bec3cd48f889a745825fe4f2e08ae72cdca97d97431bf6c
SHA-1
8990033b4aacdb724b884028db847cdf6e41a9fe
MD5
28c9d40a13221ce8d62760b7e98fe0c6
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/d149c4f0-483f-49e6-8f7a-ee360e195b46/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi)
iPad8,1
iPad (Cellular, 9th generation)
iPad12,2
iPad (A16, WiFi)
iPad15,7
iPad 6 (WiFi)
iPad7,5
iPad Air 11-inch (M3, Cellular)
iPad15,4
iPad mini 2 (China)
iPad4,6
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