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iPadOS 16

IPSW · iPadOS

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 →
Apple is signing this build. You can restore to it now in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes or Apple Configurator. Signing status checked September 16, 2026.

Choose your iPad

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

iPad (5th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
Signed iPad6,11, iPad6,12 5.59 GB
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FilenameiPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-256bf9b558a13c77f0a9ff27198b5b2af5b9a39aed92149458bb1b712ccefd4593c Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/122-76992/9EE008D2-2E68-4D3D-8FAB-DB1DFA658F99/iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw Size5,586,732,779 bytes (5.59 GB)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
Signed iPad6,3, iPad6,4 5.55 GB
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FilenameiPadPro_9.7_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-256780e318a096f1485f247342de1e3c8e1fad0f9a8522ada4c98f7493af744700a Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/122-76793/64DF3BE2-15B0-4C3D-9E4F-9E901916C71D/iPadPro_9.7_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw Size5,554,651,241 bytes (5.55 GB)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation)
Signed iPad6,7, iPad6,8 5.55 GB
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FilenameiPadPro_12.9_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw SHA-2566d7dae731af949e1c730cd07ec5106f8db459b8ce7409222a7505452bb50b85a Direct URLhttps://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/122-77150/627F6C0C-E3B9-4601-A438-E7A3C2401848/iPadPro_12.9_16.7.16_20H392_Restore.ipsw Size5,547,711,023 bytes (5.55 GB)
Version
iPadOS 16.7.16
Build
20H392
Released
May 11, 2026
Channel
Public release
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Same release oniOS 16.7.16 20H392

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.