iPadOS 17.2 (21C62) for iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model)

iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model)

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This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 851be28b036baeb73325d20002b1e4fa1cf89e2d. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 851be28b036baeb73325d20002b1e4fa1cf89e2d. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_17.2_21C62_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 851be28b036baeb73325d20002b1e4fa1cf89e2d. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sumb0f7c41ecddb23e34cda62b3cdc636a4369b6d1883a4ff7b309881bce8e73c81
MD5sumb0f7c41ecddb23e34cda62b3cdc636a4369b6d1883a4ff7b309881bce8e73c81
SHA1sum851be28b036baeb73325d20002b1e4fa1cf89e2d
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

PDF

  • Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts

Messages

  • Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner

  • Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble

  • Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji

  • Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend

Weather

  • Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days

  • New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed

  • Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours

  • Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualize the phase of the moon on any day for the next month

This update also includes the following improvements:

  • Siri support for privately accessing and logging Health app data using your voice (iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), and iPad (8th generation and later))

  • Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites

  • Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations

  • A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen or Lock Screen

  • New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages

  • Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity

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

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