Apple iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) iPadOS 16.6.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad (Cellular, 10th generation)
Not signed
iPadOS 16.6.1
Build 20G81 For iPad13,19, J272AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2 beta 4
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
5.82 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 16.6.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 5.82 GB
- File name
iPad_Fall_2022_16.6.1_20G81_Restore.ipsw- MD5
2be22242cddf6882837742be14ccb073- SHA-1
8d35200a199eb0380f2c8947cb2812cc182e8fdd- SHA-256
c760fbcbf2e432d7e19e81406fda261e2f6340df7c2c24e92bf183ad6092bd51
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: iPad13,19, J272AP. 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