iPadOS 18

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iPadOS 18.3 beta IPSW Download (22D5034e)

Build 22D5034e, released December 16, 2024 — restore images for 22 iPads, straight from Apple's servers.

Beta Build 22D5034e Size 7.56 GB – 9.15 GB All iPadOS 18 builds →
Apple has stopped signing this build. A restore will be rejected at the final step. The files stay listed for reference. Signing status checked September 12, 2026.

Choose your iPad

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

iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Unsigned iPad16,1, iPad16,2 8.93 GB
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 488cc515910a799fd521a13175ce0c1295295daf5032e9fdbb92e13e0b94331b
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iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Unsigned iPad14,8, iPad14,9 8.69 GB
iPad_Air_M2_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 c748af48f3dc30d29241fb4429ef04082d46fdcf6182ee2703b1c88785afc772
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iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Unsigned iPad14,10, iPad14,11 8.69 GB
iPad_Air_M2_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 c748af48f3dc30d29241fb4429ef04082d46fdcf6182ee2703b1c88785afc772
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iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Unsigned iPad16,3, iPad16,4 9.15 GB
iPad_Pro_M4_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 f87eebed5e61cf0284653964902175b962236f9fb804575d4ad16926972d31b6
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iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
Unsigned iPad16,5, iPad16,6 9.15 GB
iPad_Pro_M4_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 f87eebed5e61cf0284653964902175b962236f9fb804575d4ad16926972d31b6
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iPad (10th generation)
Unsigned iPad13,18, iPad13,19 8.41 GB
iPad_Fall_2022_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 017e6d41c4215fbdcc53db251ce1465270b70411b96f5b3585fc82c59c111af8
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iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
Unsigned iPad14,3, iPad14,4 8.67 GB
iPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 723759d01d1dfaa15139d814e58bc9d8a1f076e47440fd2f37368bb4b562edf9
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
Unsigned iPad14,5, iPad14,6 8.67 GB
iPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 723759d01d1dfaa15139d814e58bc9d8a1f076e47440fd2f37368bb4b562edf9
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iPad Air (5th generation)
Unsigned iPad13,16, iPad13,17 8.49 GB
iPad_Spring_2022_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 2dd8035ee504804c407a55ef0d92b7761eea34dd392504c696c33c6a27a8e146
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iPad (9th generation)
Unsigned iPad12,1, iPad12,2 8.02 GB
iPad_10.2_2021_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 dc108394b5a0f539c8b3676a131aa9158524acfc436c23d497dbd4d9165f45b6
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iPad mini (6th generation)
Unsigned iPad14,1, iPad14,2 8.41 GB
iPad_Fall_2021_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 139309e6a9716690b28349daa492aa09f2958e9441691f8d7ec18efe784c6611
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iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
Unsigned iPad13,4, iPad13,5, iPad13,6, iPad13,7 8.60 GB
iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 e20273a96bb6cf08614deacc76eaa0c4fbf14f71579469bb11d65d6362bb5024
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
Unsigned iPad13,8, iPad13,9, iPad13,10, iPad13,11 8.60 GB
iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 e20273a96bb6cf08614deacc76eaa0c4fbf14f71579469bb11d65d6362bb5024
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iPad Air (4th generation)
Unsigned iPad13,1, iPad13,2 8.35 GB
iPad_Fall_2020_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 d93a0e312cc608a51a0482fedab851369e695dfbd6b828fa38b088dbc22f9f7a
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iPad (8th generation)
Unsigned iPad11,6, iPad11,7 8.21 GB
iPad_10.2_2020_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 f07cea1a9d428f843f3427a4eebff9bd1e2ec6404475668fb3a6785dbffef223
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iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
Unsigned iPad8,9, iPad8,10 8.51 GB
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 89163382024fa2f93a8870e0ca8d691178fc77fe0cc872f5b9e177585df9375a
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
Unsigned iPad8,11, iPad8,12 8.51 GB
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 89163382024fa2f93a8870e0ca8d691178fc77fe0cc872f5b9e177585df9375a
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iPad (7th generation)
Unsigned iPad7,11, iPad7,12 7.56 GB
iPad_10.2_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 5e1009160313987ef7f8ab9c4d3fd0db7742cc5245b134a240cf4c93a6418eeb
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iPad Air (3rd generation)
Unsigned iPad11,3, iPad11,4 8.23 GB
iPad_Spring_2019_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 9259dd69c8199557d58efbbc509bdb11762ad2b9ae0c409c4b3b4a41ee9f17d3
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iPad mini (5th generation)
Unsigned iPad11,1, iPad11,2 8.23 GB
iPad_Spring_2019_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 9259dd69c8199557d58efbbc509bdb11762ad2b9ae0c409c4b3b4a41ee9f17d3
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iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
Unsigned iPad8,1, iPad8,2, iPad8,3, iPad8,4 8.51 GB
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 89163382024fa2f93a8870e0ca8d691178fc77fe0cc872f5b9e177585df9375a
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
Unsigned iPad8,5, iPad8,6, iPad8,7, iPad8,8 8.51 GB
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_18.3_22D5034e_Restore.ipsw SHA-256 89163382024fa2f93a8870e0ca8d691178fc77fe0cc872f5b9e177585df9375a
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Version
iPadOS 18.3 beta
Build
22D5034e
Released
December 16, 2024
Channel
Developer & public beta
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How to install iPadOS 18.3 beta 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 18.3 beta today?

Not at the moment — Apple has stopped signing 22D5034e, so a restore will be rejected at the final step. The files remain here for reference and for signed re-releases.

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.