Download iPadOS 16.6.1 (20G81) for iPad 5 (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 iPad6,12
iPadOS Version 16.6.1
Release Date 2023-09-07
Update Date 2023-09-02
Sha1sum
fe03824d341d923cf736501d4f3204533bd267a0
Sha256sum
0624912e8122113fed2058e9d67e41ec50e988b430f6cc5c5ecbf4e24da58465
md5sum
743842238fb054b4f10c89f9ab1cfc2e
Size 5.33 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_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