Download iPadOS 16.4 (20E246) for iPad 9 (Cellular)
You will have to note that you can only restore signed IPSW firmware files using iTunes or 3utools.
❌ This IPSW firmware is not being Signed by Apple
| Firmware Identifier | iPad12,2 |
|---|---|
| iPadOS Version | 16.4 |
| Release Date | 2023-03-27 |
| Update Date | 2025-03-31 |
| Sha1sum |
fe9cbc4881192cb6e7ccee03966dd2d72512d16d
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| Sha256sum |
7c2101dfc5d8abded77880c0aa45a2d1484d0bd47578d089905fafe7945435c0
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| md5sum |
c2ec818700b5a8b9ea77bbc9c8d5cc75
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| Size | 5.60 GB |
| FileName |
iPad_10.2_2021_16.4_20E246_Restore.ipsw
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| Status |
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Release Notes
It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard
- Apple Pencil hover adds tilt and azimuth support so you can preview your mark at any angle before you make it in Notes and supported apps on iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
- Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen
- Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
- VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
- Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected
- Fixes an issue with Apple Pencil responsiveness that may occur while drawing or writing in the Notes app
- Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent's device
- Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become unresponsive when paired to Apple Home
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
