Download iPadOS 12.5.8 (16H88) for iPad Air (WiFi)

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Firmware Identifier iPad4,1
iPadOS Version 12.5.8
Release Date 2026-01-26
Update Date 2026-01-22
Sha1sum
04ab8a320fb8c1bcbbec8f2ee44a585f52c5837e
Sha256sum
8d0c6a232e720246d8b699bfe2240833560221e8a4bf10fcb707b73be412b5f3
md5sum
30e83f376e01c999beeda736e17e24e2
Size 2.76 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_12.5.8_16H88_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

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

This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027.

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

https://support.apple.com/100100

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