iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, WiFi) iPad14,8

IPSW Unsigned 21G101

iPadOS 17.6.1

iPadOS

Version

17.6.1

Build ID

21G101

File Size

7.25 GB

Release Date

2024-08-19

Last Updated

2024-08-17

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 17.6.1 (build 21G101) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, WiFi), released on 2024-08-19. The file is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

iPad_Air_M2_17.6.1_21G101_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 1d425a52e786a4d75458ea5639db7020e01ac693ae2d22959559ede44480bb1c

SHA-1 a81751be6534a7d9c1a4f7f395798ca4542a2bbb

MD5 48cbd092e17e9ab789c9da890ff52666

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SummerFCS/fullrestores/062-69616/336F5194-2EE7-441E-9B96-B70C780CC0F3/iPad_Air_M2_17.6.1_21G101_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, WiFi) via USB.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.

Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows

Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
Connect your iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, WiFi) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.

Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.

iPhone 8 / X and later

Quickly press & release Volume Up
Quickly press & release Volume Down
Hold Side button until screen goes black
Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
Black screen = DFU active