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About This Firmware

iPadOS 12.4 (build 16G77) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model), released on 2019-07-22. The download is 3.52 GB and 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_Fall_2018_12.4_16G77_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 f2dab83d29c6f9ea56a5e3bb0aeb09e8703a214a5e85fe7de6f62e790d3cd7d6
SHA-1 2c4262a52f08239b00726ec2b5adca93deb7583b
MD5 e2d2f2b2346ab5f0d01e80ffe3f1c4ba

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2019SummerFCS/fullrestores/041-86565/9E3D432E-A743-11E9-9C55-F0406D23DA67/iPad_Fall_2018_12.4_16G77_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 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model) 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 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model) 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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