Download iPadOS 16.6.1 (20G81) 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 16.6.1
Release Date 2023-09-07
Update Date 2023-09-02
Sha1sum
b741ffdef48b2ab6e8bde0eab824b6b3a8d88a6c
Sha256sum
8032ddc06b158636333406d796106f5f0ba7b2517083ec320a0bb0da41ac2d30
md5sum
1b35ce0dba94333c39d39e615d15d06e
Size 5.62 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2021_16.6.1_20G81_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 provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222