How do I install tvOS 7.3 beta on my Apple TV (3rd generation)?

Connect your device to your computer. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later). Hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore. Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow the on-screen instructions.

What are SHSH blobs and how do I save them?

SHSH blobs are cryptographic tickets Apple uses to verify firmware installations. Saving them while a version is still signed lets you potentially restore to it later. Use TSS Saver (tsssaver.1conan.com) or the blobsaver app with your device ECID.

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tvOS 7.3 beta

Name: tvOS 7.3 beta for Apple TV (3rd generation)
Availability: OutOfStock

Build 12H825

No Longer Signed

Apple TV (3rd generation) AppleTV3,1

Released

March 27, 2019

File Size

921.05 MB

Filename

AppleTV3,1_8.4.2_12H825_Restore.ipsw

Download IPSW All Build 12H825 Firmware

Important Notice About Signing Status

Signing status was last updated 2 days ago. Apple can stop signing at any time without notice.

Beta Firmware Notice

For official public releases, visit IPSWDL.com

Firmware Details

Device	Apple TV (3rd generation) (AppleTV3,1)
OS Type	tvOS
Version	7.3 beta
Build ID	12H825
Release Date	March 27, 2019
Signing Status	Unsigned Status last checked April 19, 2026.
Filename	AppleTV3,1_8.4.2_12H825_Restore.ipsw
File Size	921.05 MB
Download URL	https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2019/ios/041-49219-2019-327-1F34B437-3154-4026-8C6B-E784CCB0C601/AppleTV3,1_8.4.2_12H825_Restore.ipsw

Installation Instructions

How to install this firmware

Download the IPSW file.
Connect your device to your computer.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later).
Hold Option (⌥) on Mac or Shift on Windows and click Check for Update or Restore.
Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow on-screen instructions.

This version is not currently signed by Apple. Installation will fail unless you have saved SHSH blobs and are using futurerestore.

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