Apple iPad 8 (Cellular) iPadOS 18.2.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad 8 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 18.2.1
Build 22C161 For iPad11,7, J172aAP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 26.7.1
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
7.71 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad 8 (Cellular)
- OS
- iPadOS 18.2.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 7.71 GB
- File name
iPad_10.2_2020_18.2.1_22C161_Restore.ipsw- MD5
63a4f6159c4248bde3a0a5a4a95d06eb- SHA-1
9a35fe087f248e82f594011483e31da658cfe5d6- SHA-256
b8d67f73e377b72247cc4a3c1ac3c34a8cb6cb4b81a546161111acea0fcb9272
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: iPad11,7, J172aAP. 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