iPad Air (WiFi) iPad4,1

IPSW Unsigned 16H5

iPadOS 12.4.9

iPadOS

Version

12.4.9

Build ID

16H5

File Size

2.76 GB

Release Date

2020-11-05

Last Updated

2020-10-30

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 12.4.9 (build 16H5) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Air (WiFi), released on 2020-11-05. 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_64bit_12.4.9_16H5_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 fee6598c912c682accd88258bf18487561f92e8bac451d495fe86bfb99e5036a

SHA-1 2017ef52f7ada305a3ac3a4c6aa65066b3746c9f

MD5 0212cdd8b9cc7397b0d4315d3c049394

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2020FallFCS/fullrestores/001-73686/28B28B18-F00F-4BE6-A8A7-B5959EEC87C5/iPad_64bit_12.4.9_16H5_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular)

iPad16,2

iPad Air (Cellular)

iPad4,2

iPad Pro (10.5-inch, WiFi)

iPad7,3

iPad Air (China)

iPad4,3

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Air (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 (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