Download iPadOS 16.5 (20F66) for iPad 5 (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 iPad6,12
iPadOS Version 16.5
Release Date 2023-05-18
Update Date 2024-06-03
Sha1sum
1283a3ed7a743b086824cb6cf7f1f25308f95bbd
Sha256sum
05dd763898c2e7b1e8cddb29760000abff591927e7ec63011d5a1caa5581d4ad
md5sum
6f5832ae39a6dab1b499bcf606a8fcad
Size 5.33 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_16.5_20F66_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 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