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| Release Date | January 26, 2026 |
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| Upload Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Filename | a7da0e02411977f9e0834293ae05ee4cd360de69.zip |
| Filesize | 2.1 GiB |
| Identifier | iPad4,2 |
This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027.
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