iPad 2 (Mid 2012)
iPad2,4
About This Firmware
iPadOS 5.1
(build 9B176) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad 2 (Mid 2012).
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_5.1_9B176_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
a647d27e4bc12c6e5b3e3e9bc6e124b9a270d351e24faae0dd2b3ed4c67d5531
SHA-1
e559b325fe81279589343f3d2d8bf279247772f9
MD5
7c664916eefd4729452afabe0b2b3e1e
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS5/041-2052.20120307.5JGht/iPad2,4_5.1_9B176_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad 8 (WiFi)
iPad11,6
iPad (WiFi, 9th generation)
iPad12,1
iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
iPad4,5
iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, Cellular)
iPad14,11
iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, WiFi)
iPad7,1
iPad Pro (11-inch, Cellular) (4th generation)
iPad14,4
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 tipIf 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