iPadOS 16.2 (20C65) for iPad (Cellular, 10th generation)

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This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad (Cellular, 10th generation).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (Cellular, 10th generation) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 8c0d61d9758f30844d930eecd313370977da7960. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 8c0d61d9758f30844d930eecd313370977da7960. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Fall_2022_16.2_20C65_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 8c0d61d9758f30844d930eecd313370977da7960. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sumc4a42c65afc02279c1de673ad207a2592a42b872e07740b601a12dea9740e67a
MD5sumc4a42c65afc02279c1de673ad207a2592a42b872e07740b601a12dea9740e67a
SHA1sum8c0d61d9758f30844d930eecd313370977da7960
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

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Stage Manager

  • External display support with resolutions up to 6K available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation and later), and iPad Air (5th generation)

  • Drag and drop files and windows from your compatible device to your connected display, and vice versa

  • Support for using up to 4 apps on the iPad display and 4 on the external display

Apple Music Sing

  • A new way to sing along with millions of your favorite songs in Apple Music

  • Fully adjustable vocals let you duet with the original artist, sing solo, or mix it up

  • Newly enhanced beat-by-beat lyrics make it even easier to follow along with the music

Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

  • New option expands the total number of iCloud data categories protected using end-to-end encryption to 23 — including iCloud Backup, Notes, and Photos — protecting your information even in the case of a data breach in the cloud

Game Center

  • SharePlay support in Game Center for multiplayer games so you can play with the people you are on a FaceTime call with

  • Activity Widget allows you to see what your friends are playing and achieving in games right from your Home Screen

Home

  • Improved reliability and efficiency of communication between your smart home accessories and Apple devices

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

  • Improved search in Messages allows you to find photos based on their content, like a dog, car, person, or text

  • Tracking Notifications alert you if an AirTag separated from its owner is nearby and has recently played a chime to indicate it is moving

  • Reload and Show IP Address setting enables iCloud Private Relay users to temporarily disable the service for a specific site in Safari

  • News articles in Weather display information relevant to the weather in that location

  • Participant Cursors in Notes allow you to see live indicators as others make updates in a shared note

  • AirDrop now automatically reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes to prevent unwanted requests to receive content

  • Fixes an issue that causes some notes not to sync with iCloud after updates are made

  • Fixes an issue that may cause Multi-Touch gestures to become unresponsive while using the Zoom accessibility feature

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

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