iPad 4 (GSM)
Unsigned iPadOS

iPadOS 10.2.1 (14D27)

iPad 4 (GSM)

iPad_32bit_10.2.1_14D27_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPad 4 (GSM)
Identifier
iPad3,5
OS
iPadOS
Version
10.2.1
Build
14D27
Release Date
2017-01-23
Upload Date
2017-01-13
Size
1.78 GB
Status
Unsigned
SHA1
9091e5aa08c807ba7e58e2f193e0433485936c79
SHA256
22bfdea286f224b349aa27a3ac45120451990f710dc4ea189160385ac59e8fa8
MD5
fa8f5df8537a7878ec33f264bde0bed5

iPadOS 10.2.1 Release Notes

iOS 10.2.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad.

It also improves power management during peak workloads to avoid unexpected shutdowns on iPhone.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/HT201222

How to Restore iPadOS 10.2.1 IPSW

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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)

  1. Download the iPad_32bit_10.2.1_14D27_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad 4 (GSM) to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
  4. To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
  5. To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
  6. Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
  7. Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
⚠️ Note: This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. iTunes/Finder may reject the restore. Use a tool like futurerestore if you have saved blobs.
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idevicerestore (Command Line)

An open-source command-line tool that restores IPSW files without needing iTunes. Useful for advanced users, automation, and custom restore workflows.

  1. Install via Homebrew: brew install idevicerestore
  2. Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
  3. Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPad_32bit_10.2.1_14D27_Restore.ipsw
Common flags:
-eErase restore (factory reset) -uUpdate restore (keep data) -dEnable debug output -nDry-run — don't actually restore
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futurerestore (Saved Blobs / Downgrade)

futurerestore allows restoring to unsigned firmware like this one when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.

  1. Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
  2. Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iPadOS 10.2.1 (14D27) on your iPad 4 (GSM).
  3. Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPad_32bit_10.2.1_14D27_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iPadOS 10.2.1. Always verify compatibility before restoring to avoid a bricked device.
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Entering DFU Mode

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is required for most manual restores. The button combination varies by device:

iPhone 8 / X and later / iPad with Face ID
Press & release Volume Up → press & release Volume Down → hold Side button until screen goes black → hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
Hold Side + Volume Down for 8 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 6s and earlier / iPad with Home button
Hold Home + Sleep/Wake for 8 s → release Sleep/Wake but keep Home for 10 s.

💡 Tip: In DFU mode the screen stays completely black. If you see the Apple logo or a "Connect to iTunes" screen, you entered Recovery mode instead — try again.

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