Apple iPad Air 5 (Cellular) iPadOS 16.2 firmware

Apple iPad Air 5 (Cellular) Not signed
iPadOS 16.2

Build 20C65 For iPad13,17, J408AP

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2 beta 4

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 5.55 GB

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File details

OS
iPadOS 16.2
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
5.55 GB
File name
iPad_Spring_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw
MD5
27c77dd193903bc82de33f708a3289b3
SHA-1
53b69ae65e32851d03e480e5e2dc1972cf502575
SHA-256
7a6cda38c935ade63495ddf34d4cff0da2ab3d1ccaa70c7caed47cba2dc662f5

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: iPad13,17, J408AP. 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

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