How to flash ipad to old firmware. Flashing an iPad at home

In this article we will talk about the installation and capabilities of the software. Apple annually pleases us with new updates. Thanks to these updates, the operating system adds many additional features, improves performance and enhances information security. There are two ways to update software on your iPad: via iTunes or using Wi-Fi. We will talk to you about how to update the firmware using iTunes later, but we will talk about updating via a Wi-Fi network now. It's very easy to update your iPad using Wi-Fi. You go to “Settings - General - Software Update” on your tablet and click on the “Download” button. The process of downloading and installing the update will be performed automatically. Want to know which software problems require professional attention? - Intervention is necessary when:

A software failure occurred during a firmware update via Wi-Fi;
Standard tablet functions do not work or work incorrectly;
A firmware update is required, but you are afraid to do it yourself.

Interested in learning how to update software at home? - Let's figure it out. To update or reinstall the firmware, we need the following: the latest version of iTunes and the firmware required specifically for your iPad model. All this can be officially downloaded from the Apple website. After this, we will need to connect the tablet to the computer and as soon as it is identified in the iTunes program, the “restore” and “update” buttons should appear in the main program window. If we need a regular firmware update, then click on the update button. The process will happen automatically and will take about 20 minutes. If you need to completely reinstall the operating system on your iPad, you must go through the recovery process. This procedure is also automatic and takes 30 minutes. Do you have any questions? - Call and contact us!

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How to hack an Apple operating system?

Apple is of the opinion that the software of its mobile devices should be closed so that the user cannot damage it. iOS is a completely closed system that offers users a limited set of standard features. Not all users are happy with this state of affairs. But there is a society of enthusiasts who are engaged in hacking firmware. In simple language this is called Jailbreak (from English “Prison Escape”). By hacking the operating system, the user gains full access and can customize the operating system the way he wants. What benefits do we get from this? - The hacked firmware provides us with:

Full access to the root folder of the operating system. This means that you can change the appearance of the interface, buttons and other elements as you like;
Ability to install programs that have not been verified in the AppStore. Some of these programs make using the iPad very easy.

Is it possible to hack an iPad at home? – You can, but remember that you perform all actions with the iPad at your own peril and risk. If you have never previously dealt with the issue of iPad software yourself, namely updating and hacking the firmware, then in this situation we advise you to contact a service center. Our specialists perform any software repair of iPad in the presence of the client. Need to update your operating system? – The firmware recovery process takes 20 minutes. Want to experiment with hacked firmware? - Jailbreak in this case will take 15 minutes. Still don't know where to turn? - Contact us! We will help you quickly and efficiently!

Greetings to all readers of the computer blog site! The other day, a friend of mine approached me with a request to unlock his iPhone 5s. According to him, while he was drunk, he set a password on his phone (from his girlfriend), but in the morning he could not remember it. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, the iPhone was automatically locked.

When turned on, the message “ iPhone disabled! Connect to iTunes." When connecting to a computer, the problem was not solved - a password was still required.

In this article I will tell you how to unlock any Apple device - iPhone 4, 4s, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad, etc. We will remove the lock by flashing the firmware, i.e. Completely reset the phone to its factory state. Flashing an iPhone is a seemingly complicated procedure, but in reality it’s quite simple, so don’t rush to take your phone to a service center, but first try to do everything yourself.

The firmware will help solve any software problems with your phone. Essentially we will do Full reset iPhone to factory state as if we had just bought it. Let me warn you right away, we will need Internet access.

I unlocked iPhone 5, model a1429, but The firmware method is universal, and will work for all Apple devices − iPhone 4,5,6,7, and iPad.

Most often, this article is read by people who forgot your phone password. In such cases, the iPhone/iPad displays messages like: “ iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes" or “Repeat in 24,000,000 minutes«.

However, you can try to flash the phone if there are any problems with your iPhone. For example, if your iPhone glitches, reboots, or does not boot and does not turn on at all— iPhone flashing can help you!

Alarm! Using this method, all information on your Apple device will be erased. Be careful, and if you still hope to remember the password, look for other unlocking methods.

You do all the actions described below at your own peril and risk, and I do not bear responsibility for a damaged phone. Fortunately, the procedure is standard, invented by Apple itself, so go ahead! 😉

I will immediately upset those whose iPhone is linked to iCloud.

If you don’t have access to this iCloud, this method still won’t help you. After the firmware is installed, the phone will start asking for a password from iCloud. In this case, you can restore access to the phone only if you have the original box from this phone, as well as the sales receipt for it. All this will need to be sent to Apple, they will check the information and restore your access.

If you don’t have a password or a receipt, alas, you have a brick. Well, you can change the motherboard, or sell the phone for spare parts, which is basically the same thing.

How to flash any Apple device - iPhone 4, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad? Step-by-step instruction.

To begin with, you need download and install iTunes from the official apple website: apple.com/ru/itunes/download/

Installing iTunes should not be difficult for you, but just in case, it is described in detail in video at the end of the article.

So, we have the program installed.

First we need to switch the iPhone into recovery mode. It's very easy to do this:

Congratulations! You are logged in Recovery Mode!

Now let's turn our attention to the laptop screen. iTunes should launch automatically. If this does not happen, start it manually. You will see a window asking you to restore or update your iPhone:

Click the button " Restore«.

Next, most likely, a window will pop up asking you to install the latest version of iOS. After clicking the "Restore and Update" button all data on your iPhone will be erased, then downloaded and installed the new iPhone software. We think, then press this button.

A window like this may pop up:

The firmware download for the iPhone will begin from the Apple website. The download time depends on the speed of your Internet connection. The download progress can be monitored by clicking the icon in the upper right corner:

After completing all the steps, you will see a welcome screen on your iPhone:

Hurray, our iPhone 5 is unlocked! All you have to do is insert the SIM card and set it up as if you just bought it in the store!

iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes - how to unlock? [VIDEO]

I recommend watching the short video below. In it I talk about the process of unlocking the iPhone 5 in as much detail as possible:

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Error 4013 when restoring iPhone.

If you read further and are not happy about your “resurrected” phone, it means something didn’t work out for you. To be honest, it didn’t go smoothly for me the first time either. When you first try to restore an iPhone using firmware, at the “Waiting for iPhone” stage An unknown error occurred (4013):

“B.., what the f..?!” … "Great!" - I thought. “If I encounter a problem, I can warn my subscribers about it!” I started looking for a solution. The forums were full of advice of various kinds. The option " Put the iPhone in the freezer and then flash it«:

I did not resort to such radical solutions as freezing someone else’s device, and decided to first follow the recommendations from the official Apple website.

When these errors appear, Apple technical support recommended 3 options: install the latest Windows or Mac updates, change the USB cable (I also recommend trying to plug the device into a different USB port), or try restoring the iPhone on another computer:

Since I have many different laptops at hand (), I decided to go the third way, especially since the first laptop, due to the small size of the hard drive, had a “stripped-down” Windows 7. Of course, without any updates.

What do you think - After running the recovery procedure on another laptop, everything was successful!

If you encounter any other errors when restoring your iPhone, take a look.

If you have any questions or just liked the article, leave a comment below.

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I have long wanted to tell you how to restore an iPad, but there was no reason: the iPads that I have at home work great without radical measures, such as flashing them. The last time I had to reflash my device was in February or March, when I was preparing the TN iPad for sale. Just so that the buyer does not have problems with the warranty. There were still 2 months left there, and with a break the device would not be accepted under warranty. In general, this process is not complicated, but it is responsible, and if you have never done it, then at least watch the video on YouTube before you start. By the way, if you want to repeat everything that is described below in the article, then you do this at your own peril and risk, and the author does not bear any responsibility for this...

Why do you need to restore (reflash) your iPad? You only need to update the iPad in case of emergency, when the system is completely dead and it is not possible to restore its functionality by other means. Regular iPad users are unlikely to face anything like this. But I had to face this. Before becoming a responsible user, I went through several stages of growing up and, having installed my first break, I immediately began decorating and improving the iPad, and I was so unaware of the limits in these experiments that within a month I had brought iOS 4.3 to a state where it would work it was no longer comfortable on the device. remember, that crooked hands are a direct road to service. I had to restore my iPad. But it was not possible to do this from the device itself. iTunes didn't help either. When trying to update the axis, it regularly gave an error. There is one last radical measure left: a complete flashing of the device.

What you need to prepare before flashing

you need to download the ipsw firmware file from the Internet (it’s easy to find the firmware file: just type the query “all firmware for iPad” into Google and select the firmware for your model from the list),
you need to charge the iPad at least 2/3,
you need to install the latest and most recent version of iTunes on your computer,
if you have a device with a new Lightning connector, then make sure you take the original cable and not the Chinese one for charging,
if necessary, you can upload photos from your iPad by simply connecting it to your PC.

Now, actually, let's start restoring the iPad. In this case, it’s a neighbor’s device, the child tried, clicked somewhere, deleted something - and the media was gone. The icon hangs, but you can’t log in - the application doesn’t start. In addition, glitches began, and when I tried to reset the settings and contents of the device, the iPad froze in a state of eternal “daisy”. iTunes also failed with “recovery”.

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So, let's begin. Step-by-step instruction:

The iPad must be turned off. If it is not turned off, turn it off by long pressing the “on/off” button and confirm when prompted by the system.
iTunes must be closed on your computer; you will need to launch it in one of the following steps.
We connect the iPad to the computer with a cable.
Simultaneously press the “on/off” and “Home” buttons for 10 seconds.
Release the “on/off” button and continue to hold the “Home” button.
Release the “Home” button when the computer reacts to the fact that a new USB device is plugged into it.
iTunes starts automatically (if this does not happen, then you need to start iTunes yourself).
iTunes checks the firmware version and offers to update or restore it.
Press and hold the Shift button on the keyboard and select “restore” on the screen.
A window should open where you need to specify the firmware file. If you accidentally specified the path to the wrong file or downloaded the wrong firmware, then it’s okay: iTunes will warn you and won’t reflash it.
Click OK. iTunes begins the recovery process.
We are waiting for the inscription “iPad restored to factory settings”

What did you get as a result?

The whole procedure lasts a maximum of 10 nervous minutes, after which we received an iPad with an updated axis without any traces of past errors. All data, settings, passwords, attendance - all this has sunk into oblivion, and now the iPad can be set up like new or restored from a backup copy of your account. And it will work fine.

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Most iPad owners who have been using the iPad Air for many years have noticed that there are no detailed instructions on how to flash it on the Apple resource online. In this regard, many people have a question about how to correctly carry out this procedure without harming the gadget. Of course, a detailed manual on this topic is necessary - especially for beginners. But this does not mean that the flashing operation is difficult. On the contrary, everything is extremely simple - just 2 mouse clicks or taps. You can see this for yourself by reading this article to the end and using the recommendations.

Some users are convinced that this operation is complicated because it can be performed using different methods. In fact, 2 main ones will be enough for a simple user.

It’s quite a common situation when a “fresh” operating system has been released (for example, iOS 7) and you want to update to it. This is implemented through the iTunes program or through the tablet itself. However, in both cases (and in all others too), it is highly advisable to first create a backup. But this step is simply preventative, because in 99% of cases all information will remain intact in the iPad’s memory. As a rule, backup is performed automatically when the tablet is connected to a PC/laptop. But if your list of copies contains only old options, click on the button element that suggests creating a copy right now.

Also, don't ignore the update element. If you click on it, after a couple of minutes (provided you have a high-speed connection), the operation will be performed automatically. That's how it really is, it's simple. Next, you will learn a lot more about the iPad and how to flash this device.

Flashing the gadget via iTunes

To use this method, follow this algorithm:

Connect the tablet to your PC/laptop and launch iTunes.
While holding down the “Shift” element, click on the update item.
Select the downloaded file.
Expect a winning result.

This method, like the one described above, will help you in 99% of cases. However, if errors occur during the firmware operation, or you need to get a “clean” gadget, you will need to perform the firmware in recovery mode. It's called Recovery Mode. In order to transfer the device to it, you need:

Turn off the tablet.
Hold the Home element.
Connect the device to your PC/laptop.
If the iTunes program symbol and the image of the cord appear on the display, it means that everything was done correctly.
Click on the restore option. After this, the tablet’s settings will be reset. The latest version of iOS will be installed fully automatically.
If you hold down the above button at the same time as Shift, you will be able to select the desired operating system option.
It's time to use the backup instance, which was strongly recommended to be created at the beginning of the article. You will need to select a restore option from the backup.
If you want the iPad to return to its original settings, you should select the appropriate option.

Finally, the most severe method of installing iOS 7 is through DFU. Its essence lies in the fact that the tablet is flashed directly, completely ignoring the operating system. The use of this method is recommended when errors appear in the iTunes program in Recovery mode. Although there are users who prefer to use DFU the first time. To switch to the mode, do the following:

Connect your tablet to your PC/laptop.
Close iTunes.
Turn off the device, and for a long period, by clicking on the battery and dragging the shutdown slider.
Press the “Home” and “Power” elements for 8 – 10 seconds.
Release the last named button while continuing to hold the first. Do not let go until the PC/laptop detects the new USB gadget. You will understand that the latter has happened by a specific sound. This will also take no more than 10 seconds. Don't be alarmed by the blackness of the display - everything is as it should be.
Launch iTunes.

To exit DFU mode, press and hold the “Home” and “Power” elements again. Maintain this position until the initial signs of “reanimation” of the device appear. That's all, actually. Next, we will describe in detail the method of flashing iPad firmware without using a PC. Perhaps for some users it will be preferable. After all, you don’t need any additional devices, cords, wires, etc. The main thing is to establish quick access to the network.

Flashing without iTunes to iOS 7

As you already understand, there are several methods for carrying out the operation itself. Moreover, not only tablets, but also other “Apple” gadgets are subject to flashing. As you know, all Apple equipment operates on the iOS operating system. It does not stand still, but is updated almost annually. This fact usually encourages the most ordinary users to do the same with their devices. Why not buy a new iPad just because a new operating system is released? It's easier and cheaper to reflash the device. For this purpose, we recall that the following methods are suitable:

Via a PC/laptop with network access.
Via PC without network.
From the device itself, without using a PC.

This section will be devoted to a description of the last named method. It enjoys deserved popularity among users. Most users resort to it. The exception is when there are problems with the network. In this case, you have to resort to a more complex and time-consuming method from a PC.

If you don’t have a tablet, but a smartphone or iPod, feel free to use the same manual.

All “fresh” firmware variations are posted on the Apple resource. Therefore, without access to the network, nothing will work. You need stable access, and you can’t imagine anything better than Wi-Fi here. Before “upgrading” the operating system to iOS 7, make sure that the device is unlocked without any special tools. If your gadget has a block for a specific operator, you won’t be able to update using this method.

There are situations when after an update, all information from the tablet disappears without a trace. Therefore, if there is something valuable in the memory of your device, do not be lazy to create a backup.

Before starting the procedure, do not forget to fully charge your iPad. Then connect it to Wi-Fi. With this the preliminary procedures are completed, you can proceed to the main thing. The firmware algorithm includes the following steps:

Launch basic settings and select a section for the software.
The tablet will search for updates and report the availability of a specific version. Here you can see the weight of improvements and improvements to the “fresh” version by clicking on the “Details” element.
Clicking the download and install item.
Read the terms of use and click the accept button.
The firmware download will begin, all you have to do is wait for the operation to complete. Everything here will depend on the connection speed. The indicator and time countdown will help you draw conclusions about the loading period of the components. If you ignored the need to recharge the device before starting the process, an unpleasant message may pop up about the need for at least 50% battery charge.
The installation element appears, clicks on it, and the operation starts fully automatically. The display will turn black, a bitten apple will appear and an iOS update indication will appear.
The settings window for the new version of the operating system appears. It is in many ways reminiscent of the activation window interface.
Drag the slide and click on the continuation element.
Receiving an offer from the system to connect to Wi-Fi to configure the “cloud”. You need to skip these steps.
Click successively on “Continue” and “Next”.

The operating system will inform you that the settings are complete. All you have to do is click on the section to start using your tablet. You can use the functionality of your “new” iPad to the fullest.

One of the firmware problems when moving to iOS 9.3

During the operation of changing the operating system to a more recent version, errors and problems often pop up. We will discuss one of them in detail below.

Even the developer himself cannot clearly answer user questions about why the transition of tablets to iOS 9.3 turns the device into a “brick”.

A new version of an operating system often causes unexpected problems, and an update based on it leads to disastrous results. On many support forums for Apple products, there are heated discussions about this variation of iOS. There have been complaints from many that after switching to it, the tablet becomes a “brick”. And this applies mainly to outdated iPad models (usually representatives of the second line, for iPad 1). Such firmware on iPad 1 is inappropriate. As experienced users know, you can only upgrade to the next version of the operating system.

When you try to update the operating system using any method, the tablet “freezes” even at the activation stage and gives the user an SMS about authentication failures. This happens when the servers are overloaded due to a large number of accounts being updated at the same time.

A number of users note that even after 24 hours their devices did not return to working condition. But the problem did not affect all owners of old models - for some, the operation went well, regardless of the chosen method. Some were helped by restoring the gadget (the main thing here is not to forget to create a backup). Others (they are in the minority) immediately took the iPad to the Apple Store, although they received no support there.

The developer is currently limited to comments, but does not fix the error. However, we should expect action in this regard in the future, because the trouble has affected so many.

It should be noted that some people encounter a similar problem when updating mini tablets. For example, during an airborne operation, automatic activation did not occur. The operating system requires you to enter the ID number and password characters used on this tablet. The user obediently executes the command, after which an activation error pops up. And another recommendation is to try to do everything again in a couple of minutes or use iTunes.

Many users, after years of using “small” tablets, encounter something like this for the first time and get lost. They frantically begin to apply all known activation methods, but nothing helps. As a result, everything is usually successfully resolved by connecting the device to the PC via a cord and activating it using iTunes; restoration is not required, the information will be saved.

Other errors

Many other errors may occur during the firmware operation. For example, 106, when the device does not connect to the Internet. When using one of the unofficial firmware options, troubles arise more often. Therefore, it is recommended to use only official firmware.

When an operation is performed through iTunes, an error code or warning pops up. Most problems, according to the advice of Apple itself, can be resolved in one of the following ways:

iTunes software update. You just need to install the “fresh” version on your PC/laptop.
Software update. For your version of the operating system, you need to download and install all available updates from the appropriate resources.
Check the security software on your PC/laptop. Here you may need to update, replace or erase the software that caused the problem.
Disconnecting all additional USB devices. Connect only the tablet itself, the keyboard element and the mouse to the PC.
Performing a restart. You need to turn off the PC and tablet, and then turn it on again.
Retrying to update to the seventh (or another version). Perform the firmware procedure again.

And do not forget to use only official firmware for iPad. This is the first thing to remember when starting surgery.

iPad users know that over time the built-in operating program becomes outdated and the system prompts you to install a new, improved version. You can install many useful applications and necessary functions on your iPad thanks to the updated firmware. You probably know that many products from the App Store contain information about the required firmware version with which they can work. Therefore, sooner or later you will be faced with the question of how to reflash an iPad Mini or iPad?

You may have heard that new firmware can be downloaded from an Apple server, while iOS is suitable for both iPad and MacOS. There are a lot of firmware versions and being able to understand them is a whole science. It is immediately clear that the higher the firmware numbers, the more modern it is. Many iPad users believe that the process of installing firmware is too complicated due to the variety of its types. However, this is not the case.

However, you should select the firmware specifically for your iPad model. Therefore, first check the model version of your tablet, and then install or update the latest firmware for it.

It happens that after installing the latest version of the firmware, over time it turns out that the iPad firmware lags and works slowly, which means the firmware is not suitable and it is better to return the old version. In order to install a new version of firmware, you do not need to reinvent the wheel, since this question is quite simple. In this case, you will need the Internet and iTunes, or you can just use the iPad itself.

iPad firmware is the iOS operating system, and flashing is reinstalling the system in order to restore it, update it, downgrade it, and solve system failures of the program. Be that as it may, users will agree with me that in terms of speed you have to update the system at least once due to the fact that lags and freezes occur. Why is this happening?

The fact is that science and technology do not stand still, but, as we know, are constantly developing. Therefore, new programs and applications are made on more modern versions of iOS firmware and, when downloading them, as well as using them, they do not harmonize correctly with the system available on the iPad. Therefore, the iPad itself periodically reminds us that a new version of the software has appeared and the device can be updated.

The freezes and software crashes that occur on the iPad may not please the user, so you will have to find out how to properly update the firmware and what is needed for this. Also, if you were downloading some program and suddenly a crash occurred, the system froze and you urgently need to flash the iPad, you are forced to restore the iPad and the firmware on it.

In addition, the firmware can crash just like that due to a virus or other reasons. And when the iPad freezes, you will need to clear its contents and update it to factory settings, so to speak. And if you want to sell your iPad, you will probably think about how to quickly clear the device of your personal data. Therefore, you must understand the procedure for restoring and updating the firmware, and it is not difficult to do. To do this, you do not need to contact a service center.

What do you need to properly reflash your iPad or install a new version of iOS? In fact, not so much. Firstly, you will need time, since you will first have to backup the data from the iPad, then clear the contents of the iPad, then install the firmware, and then restore the data to the iPad. Agree, it's not that fast.

Secondly, if it takes a lot of time, then the iPad’s battery must be at least 70-80% charged, otherwise the iPad may freeze and will have to be restored. It’s even better if you’re flashing it, put the iPad on charge.

Thirdly, depending on the method of updating or flashing the software on your iPad, you need an activated iCloud program function or iTunes installed on your computer, updated to the latest version.

The question immediately arises: is there a backup copy of the iPad data, which is stored in iCloud or iTunes. Therefore, first make sure you have saved backups, and if not, back up from your tablet. “Which is better?” - you ask. This depends on the amount of information stored on your iPad. The fact is that the amount of iCloud cloud storage is small and amounts to only 5 Gigabytes.

Of course, additional storage space can be purchased, but this is not suitable for everyone and many prefer the free route - transferring data to a computer. Therefore, if the amount of information from the iPad is quite large, it is better to prepare your computer and install the iTunes program from the official website iTunes.com. Since the computer and iPad will have to be synchronized, prepare a working and serviceable USB cable to connect the devices.

The fourth thing you need to have for flashing is a high-speed Internet network. Why do you need a network with good speed? The fact is that with low Internet speeds, the flashing process can take a long time, and during this time some kind of lag or network failure may occur, the iPad may be discharged, and then problems will inevitably arise. Therefore, it is better to do such things at good speed - there are more guarantees.

The last thing you need to reinstall the OS is to select a specific action to change the operating system: firmware update, iOS restore, firmware downgrade. Therefore, depending on the choice of action, you need to download the required version of iOS in advance. There are many sites for this, including official ones from Apple.

In fact, if you have already synchronized your devices, you won’t need to make a backup copy, so updating the system can happen in just a few minutes, because the data (music, files, recordings) is saved.

On the contrary, when restoring the firmware, data is deleted from the iPad, so be sure to create a backup copy if it is missing. If you had to resort to downgrading the firmware version, then it is absolutely necessary to save the data: duplicate a copy on iTunes, because the iPad can easily freeze.

When to update software and when to restore

You should distinguish the iOS update process from the recovery process. Since these modes are not at all identical and have different consequences. For example, if you update the software, then all the data contained on the iPad, including photos, albums, documents, videos and contacts, will be saved, but when you restore the system, on the contrary, all this data will be deleted permanently, unless you make a backup in advance copies of this data.

You should also remember that if you have a jailbreak program installed on your iPad, and there is a Cydia icon on the screen, then you cannot use the update function on the iPad, as this will cause a device error, which will result in the mode freezing and you will have to seriously “treat” the device. If you have Cydia installed update exclusively through iTunes on your PC.

Backing up your data

Before installing a new system, make a backup copy of your data on your iPad. Because if the firmware is installed incorrectly, you will have to save a copy of the data that you can restore to your iPad. After all, these are photographs, correspondence, videos, documents and other content that is important to you. If the data volume is up to 5 Gigabytes, you can save a copy in the iCloud cloud storage.

If the backup volume is too large, then you need to connect your iPad to your PC via a USB cable and open iTunes on your computer. Directly in the program you need to select the “Create a backup copy from iPad” command and wait for the data transfer process to complete. Upon completion, you need to update the firmware, for which click on the “Update iOS” command and the program will automatically select the desired OS version, but you can also manually install the firmware type.

In general, as soon as you connect your iPad to your computer, the iTuns program will launch itself and prompt you to make a backup copy and update the system to the required version. Therefore, this process is quite logical and understandable.

How to back up your new iPad

If you want to restore all the data from your old device to a new iPad, you can do this using the iCloud program. To do this, start your iPad by clicking on the “Home” button. In the menu, select the “Applications and Data” section and run the “Restore” command from the “iCloud Backup” section. Next, activate the program by selecting the desired backup copy of data from your old device.

After all the data from the copy on iCloud is restored, the iPad will copy all your files saved in the copy and reboot automatically. After this, the tablet will begin to download content in the form of videos, audio files, text applications and other material. The content you previously purchased will be automatically downloaded from the App Store or iTunes Store.

If some content that you have previously purchased is not available in the store, it will not be downloaded automatically. To restore previously purchased content, you need to know and remember the password for your account, for example, in the App Store or iTunes Store . When the content is loading, there will be a special icon on the screen.

To check if everything has downloaded, open the Settings menu, select iCloud storage and launch Storage. In general, it would be convenient to subscribe to iTunes Match in order to be able to download your albums from iCloud in the future after the restoration has occurred.

How to choose the right firmware version

It’s easy to find out the version of the iPad firmware you need, and this can be done in different ways: both through a computer and without it. If you go the first route, then for this you will need a computer with iTunes, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s Windows or Mac, as well as a working Internet. You will need to connect the two devices using a USB cable and run the latest version of iTunes on your PC. Next, the devices synchronize with each other and the program itself will offer you the appropriate firmware version for the connected iPad model after you click the “Browse” button.

If you want to check the appropriate firmware version directly on the iPad, then to do this you need to make sure that you have a connected Internet network in WI-FI or 3G, 4G mode. Next, go to the “Settings” menu of the iPad, open the “General” section and select the “About this device” properties. In the "Version" section you can get information about the installed iOS on your iPad. To update the version, just go to the “Basic settings” item and select the “Software update” command. Here the program itself will determine the required version for iPad.

Software Update

The iPad itself monitors the emergence of new software versions and a special reminder notifies you when new software versions become available. And then it’s up to you to decide whether to install the update or not. If you decide to update iOS, then go to the “Settings” menu on your iPad and open the “General” section. There, launch the “Software Update” option, and then activate the “Download and Install” command, after which the system update will start.

Please note, since downloading software is an energy-consuming process, for this you need your iPad to be charged at least 30-40%, or better yet, put the tablet on charge while the firmware is installed. If the iPad dies while downloading the firmware, then the system software will fail, resulting in an error message appearing on the tablet screen and then you will have to reinstall the software again.

You also need to take into account that you need to download the software only with a good Internet speed, since a slow download can lead to a delay in the process for a long time and the iPad may not run out of charge at all.

Installing firmware via iCloud

Not long ago, users of the iPad 2 and iPad Mini were faced with the fact that after installing the iOS 9.3 firmware, an error occurred when entering the Apple ID, and then, as a result, the iPad was blocked. If your device can be found through “My Devices” in the “Settings” menu, then you can go to iCloud.com and fix it. The update can be installed via iTunes or iCloud.

To do this, you need to go to the “Settings” menu and select the “General” section, and then launch the “Software Update” option. Select the desired version of iOS and install it on your iPad, sequentially following the prompts on the screen.

You can restore data stored on your iPad using backup copies saved in iCloud. To make sure that such copies are available, you need to go to the “Settings” menu on the iPad and select “Data Storage” on iCloud, where you activate the “Manage” function. In this section, look for the “Backups” option and check for the latest copies of data saved. If you have a copy of the data, you can later restore the data from the copy after installing the firmware.

How to recover data from iCloud

If you need to download a backup copy to your iPad, then open the “Settings” menu and go to the “General” section. Then turn on the Reset option and enable the Erase Content and Settings feature. After the iPad is completely cleared of old content, including stuck commands or errors from previous firmware, select the “Restore” button in the “iCloud Backup” section in the “Applications and Data” section and launch iCloud. Select the required backup copy from the list of firmware versions offered and perform a restore.

How to Recover Data from an iTunes Backup

If you have periodically saved your iPad data to iTunes on your computer, then you can always retrieve it from there to restore it to your iPad. To perform this procedure, you need to turn on the computer and launch iTunes, then connect the computer to the iPad via a USB cable and turn on the iPad. If you are prompted for a password, enter the login code into your tablet.

Once iTunes detects your iPad, select one of the “Restore from a copy” actions in iTunes from the menu. Next, designate the last saved copy of the data and start the process by clicking the “Restore” button. After completing the process of downloading data to the iPad, enter the password for the encrypted copy. After the synchronization process between the two devices is complete, disconnect the iPad and check its contents.

Security measures for OS firmware

Many users are in a hurry and forget about the security measures that need to be taken into account before starting the OS reinstallation process. But it is precisely minor flaws that lead to the system not installing and the iPad freezing.

The main security measures for downloading iOS are a working USB cable and good internet speed. But even this is not enough. Since a system failure, in principle, should not occur over trifles, make sure that no one touches the iPad while downloading the OS, especially do not use it, do not read applications or look at pictures along the way. If there is a SIM card installed on your iPad, then it is better to remove it for a while so that no one calls you and interferes with the process.

In addition, turn off all active functions on the iPad and background applications: Skype, Viber, FaseTime and others. To do this, in the “Settings” menu, select the “General” section and turn the program sliders to the inactive position.

If you ensure the safety of a backup copy of the data from the iPad on your computer in advance, then no matter what failures occur on the tablet later, it will always be possible to restore the data on the iPad. This way, neither photos, nor documents or other files will be damaged.

Before you downgrade iOS or install new firmware on your iPad, make sure that it is suitable for your version of iPad. If you are in doubt about your choice, you can always consult online via the Apple hotline.

Never reinstall the OS if there is a suspicion that the cable connection socket is faulty or the iPad itself has operational deficiencies, apart from, of course, operating system deficiencies. For example, WI-FI does not work or the battery is faulty, or the camera does not work, or the display is broken.

Also, do not forget about the health of the computer on which iTunes is installed, since if the PC program throws a lag, then the problems will only increase. It is better to disable the virtual network if it is not needed at the moment. Also, close any open windows and remove debris. Check your PC for viruses.

How to downgrade iOS firmware version

Many people are interested in whether it is possible to change the firmware version downward. Typically, this question arises when the system update fails or crashes. Let's face it, this is not easy to do. Not every version of iPad allows you to do this. Next, we will describe the steps through which you can learn about the capabilities of your device and how exactly to downgrade the firmware. Please note that custom firmware will not work for you, you only need the original one.

First of all, check whether it is possible to downgrade the firmware on your iPad. How to do it? Firstly, old iPads easily tolerate downgrading the firmware, but on new iPads, alas, the iOS system is not downgraded, and there is a ban on hacking. More specifically, the firmware cannot be downgraded on the iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air due to the presence of Apple digital signatures and the A5+ chip. Lack of signed certificates is the reason for the inability to downgrade the OS. However, this problem does not affect firmware with iOS 8; it can just be downgraded to version 7.1.2.

Secondly, check for saved SHSH certificates. The fact is that to downgrade the firmware, you need certificates saved by the system. If you hacked the device, the certificates were automatically uploaded to Cydia. If you open this application, you will find your saved SHSH certificates in the top tab. If the certificates are saved on your PC, you can find them in the hidden “.shsh” folder. Thus, as you understand, you can return to the old firmware version if its certificate is preserved, otherwise it is useless.

Let's consider the process of downgrading the firmware for iPads with iOS 8, of course, taking into account the fact that the SHSH certificate from the old firmware 7.1.2 has been preserved. Unfortunately, there are no special programs for hacking in this case. Therefore, your actions will be more experimental.

First, back up your data because if the firmware downgrade process fails, at least restoring the data will not be difficult. Next, go to iDownloadBlog.com to download the signed IPSW (correct file) that is suitable for version 7.1.2. Then connect your iPad to your computer and run the latest version of iTunes on it.

Directly on your iPad, open the Summary tab and download the IPSW file. While doing this, hold down the Shift key and the Update command. Immediately write down the downloaded IPSW file and proceed to the process of downgrading the firmware. For this press Update again to start the process. If suddenly the launch does not happen for some reason, then you will have to abandon this idea, since Apple may have stopped subscribing for this file, so this version cannot be downgraded.

If the downgrade process was started and completed successfully, congratulations, now you need to configure your iPad, which can be done by opening the Settings menu.

How to flash an iPad in recovery mode

Many people are wondering if it is possible to download new firmware when the iPad is in recovery mode. Yes, it is possible, but you need to follow the correct sequence of actions. First, you need to download the latest version of iTunes to your computer, and then download the iOS firmware version needed for the iPad to your PC.

After that, go to the Settings menu and go to the iCloud option to deactivate the Find My iPad option. Next, turn on the iPad and connect it to the computer, open iTunes and wait for the program to recognize the iPad. Then hold down the “Shift” key on your keyboard and simultaneously click the “Restore” button on the PC screen.

If you have a Mac computer, then hold down the Alt button on the keyboard and “Restore” on the screen. A window will open in which you need to determine the type of firmware and click the “Open” button to begin the restoration work.

How to restore an iPad using DFU mode

To restore your iPad, you need to use the latest version of iTunes, for which you download it to your computer from an official source. In addition, you need to download the required operating system firmware for your iPad. To do this, go to the iPad's Settings menu and open the iCloud option, where you will find the Find My iPad option to disable it. This is necessary so that after the firmware you do not have to enter your Apple ID login and password.

If everything is ready, then connect the iPad to the computer via a USB cable and turn on the DFU mode on the iPad, with the full name Device Firmware Update, in which iOS is loaded at a low level, transferring only technical information. This mode is usually used for jailbreaking, mainly on the iPad.

But the main task of the mode is to restore the operating system, which has a protected password. In this mode, the iPad screen will be completely black and will not display anything. iTunes will be able to recognize the connected iPad, so a corresponding icon will appear at the top of the PC screen.