Download iPadOS 12.1.4 (16D57) for iPad Air (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 iPad4,2
iPadOS Version 12.1.4
Release Date 2019-02-07
Update Date 2024-12-29
Sha1sum
abf2a22091208390a47ff824c6b40929c791a71d
Sha256sum
md5sum
1918f8ce518f68b5265c900f3f65d173
Size 2.69 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_12.1.4_16D57_Restore.ipsw
Status

Download IPSW (2.69GB) Check device info
Release Notes

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

iOS 12 brings performance improvements and exciting new features to iPhone and iPad. Photos introduces new features to help you rediscover and share the photos in your library, Memoji—a new, more customizable Animoji—make Messages more expressive and fun, Screen Time helps you and your family understand and make the most of the time spent on devices, Siri Shortcuts deliver a faster way to get things done with the ability for any app to work with Siri, augmented reality becomes even more engaging with the ability for developers to create shared AR experiences, and new privacy features help protect you from being tracked on the web. This update introduces new features and improvements to:

Performance

Photos

Camera

Messages

Screen Time

Do Not Disturb

Notifications

Siri

Augmented Reality

Measure

Privacy and Security

Apple Books

Apple Music

Apple News

Stocks

Voice Memos

TV

Apple Podcasts

Accessibility

Other features and improvements

* Testing conducted by Apple in May 2018 using iPhone 6 Plus supporting normal peak performance, prerelease iOS 11.4, and prerelease iOS 12. Keyboard tested using Safari; Camera tested by swiping from the Lock screen. Performance varies based on specific configuration, content, battery health, usage, software versions, and other factors.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas, for more information visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability and https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

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