Download iPadOS 16.4 (20E246) for iPad 9 (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 iPad12,2
iPadOS Version 16.4
Release Date 2023-03-27
Update Date 2023-03-19
Sha1sum
fe9cbc4881192cb6e7ccee03966dd2d72512d16d
Sha256sum
7c2101dfc5d8abded77880c0aa45a2d1484d0bd47578d089905fafe7945435c0
md5sum
c2ec818700b5a8b9ea77bbc9c8d5cc75
Size 5.60 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2021_16.4_20E246_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