Apple iPad 2 (Mid 2012) iOS 5.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad 2 (Mid 2012)
Not signed
iOS 5.1
Build 9B176 For iPad2,4, k93aap
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 9.3.5
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
Download
729 MB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad 2 (Mid 2012)
- OS
- iOS 5.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 729 MB
- File name
iPad2,4_5.1_9B176_Restore.ipsw- MD5
7c664916eefd4729452afabe0b2b3e1e- SHA-1
e559b325fe81279589343f3d2d8bf279247772f9- SHA-256
a647d27e4bc12c6e5b3e3e9bc6e124b9a270d351e24faae0dd2b3ed4c67d5531
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad2,4, k93aap. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.
Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file