Apple iPad Air 3 (Cellular) iPadOS 17.0 beta IPSW firmware

Apple iPad Air 3 (Cellular) Not signed
iPadOS 17.0 beta

Build 21A5248v For iPad11,4, J218AP

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 26.7.1

Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.

Download 6.78 GB

Downloads from developer.apple.com.

File details

OS
iPadOS 17.0 beta
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
6.78 GB
File name
download
SHA-1
233015dd9fb15947e85b4218c5800d11cd556e14

After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.

Before you download

  • Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad11,4, J218AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
  • This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
  • Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
  • Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.

How to install

Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.

Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file

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