iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular)
Unsigned iPadOS

iPadOS 18.0.1 (22A3370)

iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular)

iPad_Air_M2_18.0.1_22A3370_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular)
Identifier
iPad14,9
OS
iPadOS
Version
18.0.1
Build
22A3370
Release Date
2024-10-03
Upload Date
2024-10-01
Size
7.80 GB
Status
Unsigned
SHA1
24b1fc6f5d8e4a4fd4e1132b5b32594cabe2585c
SHA256
4e12aabe752ecec9fd2e983f67b6c1ad9434fc2344f94c131c7b013d067c39b8
MD5
1433e0a951045a8e43054fcc4bfb5173

iPadOS 18.0.1 Release Notes

This update enables iPad Pro with M4 to update to iPadOS 18 and provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad including:

  • Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face
  • Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPad models

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/100100

How to Restore iPadOS 18.0.1 IPSW

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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)

  1. Download the iPad_Air_M2_18.0.1_22A3370_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular) to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
  4. To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
  5. To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
  6. Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
  7. Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
⚠️ Note: This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. iTunes/Finder may reject the restore. Use a tool like futurerestore if you have saved blobs.
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idevicerestore (Command Line)

An open-source command-line tool that restores IPSW files without needing iTunes. Useful for advanced users, automation, and custom restore workflows.

  1. Install via Homebrew: brew install idevicerestore
  2. Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
  3. Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPad_Air_M2_18.0.1_22A3370_Restore.ipsw
Common flags:
-eErase restore (factory reset) -uUpdate restore (keep data) -dEnable debug output -nDry-run — don't actually restore
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futurerestore (Saved Blobs / Downgrade)

futurerestore allows restoring to unsigned firmware like this one when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.

  1. Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
  2. Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iPadOS 18.0.1 (22A3370) on your iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, Cellular).
  3. Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPad_Air_M2_18.0.1_22A3370_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iPadOS 18.0.1. Always verify compatibility before restoring to avoid a bricked device.
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Entering DFU Mode

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is required for most manual restores. The button combination varies by device:

iPhone 8 / X and later / iPad with Face ID
Press & release Volume Up → press & release Volume Down → hold Side button until screen goes black → hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
Hold Side + Volume Down for 8 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 6s and earlier / iPad with Home button
Hold Home + Sleep/Wake for 8 s → release Sleep/Wake but keep Home for 10 s.

💡 Tip: In DFU mode the screen stays completely black. If you see the Apple logo or a "Connect to iTunes" screen, you entered Recovery mode instead — try again.

⇓ Download IPSW Firmware (7.80 GB)
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