Apple iPad 7 (Cellular) iPadOS 16.2 IPSW firmware

Apple iPad 7 (Cellular) Not signed
iPadOS 16.2

Build 20C65 For iPad7,12, J172AP

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 18.7.10

Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.

Download 4.99 GB

Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.

File details

OS
iPadOS 16.2
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
4.99 GB
File name
iPad_10.2_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw
MD5
33a8cd429a1db88bf5351a82d7f35a98
SHA-1
835dca7530e407a0b92329f35b9b5a3857ace964
SHA-256
fc8cd1be7ea3c7bd3b28a51994ab45f36a4e771df220ff2e48b543da68173261

After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.

Before you download

  • Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad7,12, J172AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
  • This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
  • Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
  • Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.

How to install

Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.

Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file

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