Download iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 IPSW firmware files for your iPhone and iPad. These firmware files are linked directly to Apple’s servers and can be used to upgrade your device, reinstall iOS or iPadOS, or perform a clean install in case of any issues.
iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 were released earlier today with support for physical security keys, second-generation HomePod, new Unity wallpaper, and a number of bug fixes and improvements. Apple previously released iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 with Freeform app for collaboration, external display support for Stage Manager, Emergency SOS via Satellite for iPhone 14, advanced data protection for iCloud, Apple Music Sing, and more.
Download iOS 16.3 IPSW firmware files
Although it is easy to update an iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update, there may be instances where you would need access to an iOS or iPadOS firmware file to update your device. In situations where you have a slow Internet connection, these files can be downloaded offline to be later used for clean installing iOS, or restoring a device.
The links to the below iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 firmware files are directly from Apple’s servers. Simply click on the right file for your device to start the download. Once downloaded, these files can then be used on Windows (iTunes) or Mac (Finder), by connecting your device to a computer using a cable.
iOS 16.3
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPadOS 16.3
- 11-in. iPad Pro (4th generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (6th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (10th generation)
- iPad Air (5th Generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (9th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (5th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (8th generation)
- 11-in. iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generations), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd and 4th generations)
- 10.5-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- iPad (5th generation), iPad (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 10.2-in. iPad (7th generation)
- 9.7-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro (1st generation)
Read more:
- New ‘Security Keys for Apple ID’ added on iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 beta 1
- iOS 16.3 beta 2 changes the behavior of “Call with Hold” for Emergency SOS
- iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max users report appearance of horizontal lines when turning on [U: fixed on iOS 16.3]
- iOS 16.3 to expand Advanced Data Protection for iCloud globally
