Apple iPad (Cellular, 9th generation) iPadOS 16.5.1 firmware

Apple iPad (Cellular, 9th generation) Not signed
iPadOS 16.5.1

Build 20F75 For iPad12,2, J182AP, J182DEV

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.0.1

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 5.62 GB

Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.

File details

OS
iPadOS 16.5.1
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
5.62 GB
File name
iPad_10.2_2021_16.5.1_20F75_Restore.ipsw
MD5
648d337581f4f891e73420ab20d1acb0
SHA-1
ec80e239eb5ab7d04d27be9516fd9d1714d98f90
SHA-256
c05cfedef5528d6278b8cfbfcc68ec67008afdc2c1067c9041f470a4d3e8a1cd

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: iPad12,2, J182AP, J182DEV. 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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