iPadOS 14.6 (18F72) for iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation)
✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes.
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Download (5.64 GB)✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes. The instructions below are included for reference only.
Windows
- Install the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
- Plug your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) in to your PC.
- Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation).
- Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) to reboot.
macOS
- Plug your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) in to your Mac.
- Navigate to your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) in Finder.
- Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) to reboot.
Linux
- Install idevicerestore.
- Plug your iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) in to your PC.
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads - To perform a full erase restore, type
idevicerestore -e iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipswand press enter. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation) to reboot.
Windows
- Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd Downloads - Type
Get-FileHash iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1 - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d8df5030a0553a2d6e255fe7d5a8b745a989f228. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
macOS
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads - Type
openssl sha1 iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d8df5030a0553a2d6e255fe7d5a8b745a989f228. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
Linux
- Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd ~/Downloads - Type
openssl sha1 iPad_Pro_Spring_2021_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
d8df5030a0553a2d6e255fe7d5a8b745a989f228. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
Checksums
| SHA256sum | cb19bfcd44bbe2924ef3cb96888ace0e3c11fa218871b29b8f03dda5cc9354ca |
|---|---|
| MD5sum | bdb0671be0e82efef3e6c0d5b282c865 |
| SHA1sum | d8df5030a0553a2d6e255fe7d5a8b745a989f228 |
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.
Apple Card Family
- Apple Card can be shared with up to five people, including anyone 13 years or older in your Family Sharing group
- Apple Card Family adds support for families to track expenses, manage spending with optional limits and controls, and build credit together
Podcasts
- Subscription support for channels and individual shows
AirTag and Find My
- Lost mode option to add an email address instead of a phone number for AirTag and Find My network accessories
Accessibility
- Voice Control users can unlock their iPad for the first time after a restart using only their voice
This release also fixes the following issues:
- Reminders may appear as blank lines
- Bluetooth devices could sometimes disconnect or send audio to a different device during an active call
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: