iPadOS 16.3 (20D47)
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular)
iPad_Pro_HFR_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular)
SHA1
881b73bd44cc86334393da5d92f9d83d74e25710
SHA256
7f411f542ec2fe04738d77841e54cc695b29a6efb550aceec8d6b6bf60e643b4
MD5
ce3f854f217c8b3285249600a8f54820
iPadOS 16.3 Release Notes
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two factor authentication sign in process on new devices
- Support for HomePod (2nd generation)
- Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
- Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music requests
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
How to Restore iPadOS 16.3 IPSW
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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)
- Download the iPad_Pro_HFR_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular) to your computer with a USB cable.
- Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
- To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
- To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
- Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
- 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.
- Install via Homebrew:
brew install idevicerestore
- Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
- Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPad_Pro_HFR_16.3_20D47_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.
- Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
- Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iPadOS 16.3 (20D47) on your iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular).
- Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPad_Pro_HFR_16.3_20D47_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iPadOS 16.3. 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 (4.99 GB)
