iPadOS 16.7.16 IPSW Download (20H392)

Build 20H392, released May 11, 2026 — restore images for 3 iPads, straight from Apple's servers.

Release Build 20H392 Size 5.55 GB – 5.59 GB All iPadOS 16 builds →

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3 devices. Each row is one file on Apple's CDN.

Signed iPad6,11, iPad6,12 5.59 GB

iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 bf9b558a13c77f0a9ff27198b5b2af5b9a39aed92149458bb1b712ccefd4593c

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iPad Pro (9.7-inch)

Signed iPad6,3, iPad6,4 5.55 GB

iPadPro_9.7_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 780e318a096f1485f247342de1e3c8e1fad0f9a8522ada4c98f7493af744700a

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iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation)

Signed iPad6,7, iPad6,8 5.55 GB

iPadPro_12.9_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 6d7dae731af949e1c730cd07ec5106f8db459b8ce7409222a7505452bb50b85a

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Version

iPadOS 16.7.16

Build

20H392

Released

May 11, 2026

Channel

Public release

iPadOS 15.8.8

iPadOS 17.7.11

How to install iPadOS 16.7.16 from the IPSW

Four steps, and the one that matters most is the first.

Back up first

A restore erases the device. Make an archived backup in Finder or the Apple Devices app — an iCloud backup taken on a newer version cannot be restored onto an older one. Our backup guide covers the difference.

Get the file for your exact model

Check Settings → General → About → Model Name, then download the IPSW for that device. The download shows the file size; compare it with the SHA-256 under Details if you want to be certain the file is intact.

Restore in Finder or Apple Devices

Connect with a cable, select the device, then hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore to choose the .ipsw. Update keeps your data but only works upward; Restore erases and is how you downgrade.

Set up or restore your backup

After the restore the device starts fresh. Restore the backup you made — only if it came from the same or an older version than the one you just installed.

Questions? Answers.

Can I restore iPadOS 16.7.16 today?

Yes. Apple is signing build 20H392 for every listed device, so a restore in Finder, the Apple Devices app or iTunes will complete.

Which is the right file for my device?

Match the identifier in Settings → General → About (or under the model's name here) against the one on each row. Wi-Fi and Cellular iPads share a file; different generations never do. Restoring the wrong device's IPSW simply fails — it cannot damage the device.

What does "signed" mean?

Apple's servers must approve a firmware before a device will accept it, and Apple only approves the builds it is currently shipping. A signed file can be restored today; an unsigned one is rejected at the end of the process, however you obtained it. Signing status changes without notice, usually within days of a newer release, which is why this catalogue rechecks it automatically.

Will I lose my data?

A Restore erases the device — that is what makes a downgrade possible. An Update with an IPSW keeps your data, but only when moving to a newer version. Either way, make an archived backup on a computer first; an iCloud backup taken on a newer version will not restore onto an older one.