iPad 2 (Mid 2012) iPad2,4

IPSW Unsigned 13A404

iPadOS 9.0.1

iPadOS

Version

9.0.1

Build ID

13A404

File Size

1.30 GB

Release Date

2015-09-23

Last Updated

2015-09-19

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 9.0.1 (build 13A404) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad 2 (Mid 2012), released on 2015-09-23. 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

iPad2,4_9.0.1_13A404_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 e4fc412b2528001a68617e380c018f2bc4bb09fce300080bea728384b51a83d9

SHA-1 fe4b00a1a25a7ad17c3428af5d1f8ff4fedd215c

MD5 e4ff12ea6ca235894ef5311a944995c2

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/ios9.0.1/031-35139-20150923-C57F22EA-5EFE-11E5-B30B-225D51D92A8C/iPad2,4_9.0.1_13A404_Restore.ipsw

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iPad 7 (Cellular)

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iPad Air 13-inch (M3, WiFi)

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad 2 (Mid 2012) 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 2 (Mid 2012) 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