iPadOS 9.9.18.6

iPadOS

Version

9.9.18.6

Build ID

22G86

File Size

6.2 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29T17:26:01Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 12.1.3 installed first.

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About This Update

iPadOS 9.9.18.6 (build 22G86) is an official Apple over-the-air update for the iPad mini 5 (Cellular), released on 2025-07-29T17:26:01Z. The update package is 6.2 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 12.1.3 to already be installed on the device - it cannot be applied from scratch. This update is no longer signed by Apple, meaning it can no longer be downloaded and applied on-device through Settings.

The OTA payload file is 7616072450d277ed47de2dd2b98e8afe921dc90c.zip.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/patches/082-98597/46BF7A6B-C966-43A4-8943-A20EC2F32156/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/7616072450d277ed47de2dd2b98e8afe921dc90c.zip