Download iPadOS 16.5 (20F66) 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 16.5
Release Date 2023-05-18
Update Date 2023-05-13
Sha1sum
6ad3bca4a9cf13aafec8de9e401a32173dfd0d1a
Sha256sum
84145148f8d643d15a85dcdada09a932cf28682f1cadd016a52ef2b66d151ba6
md5sum
d0d6d2b627f97419b4640f82dc5817f5
Size 5.62 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2021_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