Apple iPad 8 (WiFi) iPadOS 16.4 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad 8 (WiFi)
Not signed
iPadOS 16.4
Build 20E246 For iPad11,6, J171aAP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 26.7.1
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
5.71 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad 8 (WiFi)
- OS
- iPadOS 16.4
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 5.71 GB
- File name
iPad_10.2_2020_16.4_20E246_Restore.ipsw- MD5
a9f5d8437cdfa254a17a18dcf30fd393- SHA-1
0c92d2ca798644bb420b4bf7ff069f6427a85096- SHA-256
40ed5b1ea0d241a301c294a04598cdf0296f2b69aed29c33cb7312ed3be67251
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: iPad11,6, J171aAP. 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