iPadOS 13.5 (17F75) for iPad Air 2 (Cellular)
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Download (3.69 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 Air 2 (Cellular) in to your PC.
- Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPad Air 2 (Cellular).
- Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPad_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air 2 (Cellular) to reboot.
macOS
- Plug your iPad Air 2 (Cellular) in to your Mac.
- Navigate to your iPad Air 2 (Cellular) in Finder.
- Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
- Select the
iPad_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipswfile that you downloaded. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air 2 (Cellular) to reboot.
Linux
- Install idevicerestore.
- Plug your iPad Air 2 (Cellular) 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_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipswand press enter. - Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air 2 (Cellular) to reboot.
Windows
- Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g.
cd Downloads - Type
Get-FileHash iPad_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1 - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
e13b6b0a3f201c8a5cb7d3a30da8540ea917a154. 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_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
e13b6b0a3f201c8a5cb7d3a30da8540ea917a154. 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_64bit_TouchID_13.5_17F75_Restore.ipsw - The output of the command should match the following checksum:
e13b6b0a3f201c8a5cb7d3a30da8540ea917a154. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.
Checksums
| SHA256sum | 99a08d89e7b3bb1c009ae1383dba6fd3a5566265becb3edd04de5d97000ea26f |
|---|---|
| MD5sum | ae0928b72b7b6339eb88626c8f3089d7 |
| SHA1sum | e13b6b0a3f201c8a5cb7d3a30da8540ea917a154 |
iPadOS 13.5 speeds up access to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask and introduces an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls. This update includes bug fixes and other improvements.
Face ID and Passcode
Simplified unlock process for devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask
Passcode field automatically presented after swiping up from the bottom of the Lock screen when you are wearing a face mask
Also works when authenticating with the App Store, Apple Books, Apple Pay, iTunes, and other apps that support signing in with Face ID
FaceTime
Option to control automatic prominence on Group FaceTime calls so video tiles do not change size when a participant speaks
This update also includes bug fixes and other improvements.
Fixes an issue where users may see a black screen when trying to play streaming video from some websites
Addresses an issue in the share sheet where suggestions and actions may not load
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: