Download iPadOS 17.6.1 (21G101) for iPad Air 5 (WiFi)

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Firmware Identifier iPad13,16
iPadOS Version 17.6.1
Release Date 2024-08-19
Update Date 2024-08-17
Sha1sum
898f1a9b7b28abc9a26d66bfbb55ebae0042ee3e
Sha256sum
c4a72b3bbb294da4c51691b0e192e84e32900897a9417615f0e508dfbc97d49d
md5sum
da5606d3eed77ff65c88ddff04da6201
Size 7.12 GB
FileName
iPad_Spring_2022_17.6.1_21G101_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple

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This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

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

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IPSWDL.COM is a website that provides download links for IPSW files, which are used to install or restore firmware on Apple devices. These files are sourced directly from Apple's servers.

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