iPadOS 14.3 (18C66) for iPad 5 (WiFi)

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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 5 (WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad 5 (WiFi).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad 5 (WiFi) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad 5 (WiFi) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad 5 (WiFi) 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_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: b317a0fc5a95f416cfdb769414e99344fe451531. 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_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: b317a0fc5a95f416cfdb769414e99344fe451531. 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_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_14.3_18C66_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: b317a0fc5a95f416cfdb769414e99344fe451531. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum17de338293b177d5d1c76885b8a3094aa7412e409491f6f6e01821a3b0b69b99
MD5sum17de338293b177d5d1c76885b8a3094aa7412e409491f6f6e01821a3b0b69b99
SHA1sumb317a0fc5a95f416cfdb769414e99344fe451531
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iPadOS 14.3 includes support for Apple Fitness+ and AirPods Max. This release also introduces Privacy information on the App Store, and includes other features and bug fixes for your iPad.

Apple Fitness+

A new fitness experience powered by Apple Watch with studio-style workouts available on your iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV (Apple Watch Series 3 and later)

New Fitness app on iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV to browse Fitness+ workouts, trainers, and personalized recommendations

Video workouts added each week in ten popular workout types: High Intensity Interval Training, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Core, Strength, Dance, Rowing, Treadmill Walking, Treadmill Running, and Mindful Cooldown

Playlists curated by Fitness+ trainers to complement your workout

Fitness+ subscription available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States

AirPods Max

Support for AirPods Max, new over-ear headphones

High fidelity audio for rich sound

Adaptive EQ adapts sound in real time to the personal fit of ear cushions

Active Noise Cancellation to block out environmental noise

Transparency mode to hear the environment around you

Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for a theater-like listening experience

Photos

Apple ProRAW photos can be edited in the Photos app

Option to record video at 25 fps

Mirror the front facing camera for still photos on iPad Pro (1st and 2nd Gen), iPad (5th Gen and later), iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2

Privacy

New privacy information section on App Store pages that includes a developer-reported summary of the app’s privacy practices

TV app

An all-new Apple TV+ tab makes it easy to discover and watch Apple Original shows and movies

Enhanced search so you can browse by category such as genre, and see recent searches and suggestions as you type

Top search results shown with the most relevant matches across movies, TV shows, cast, channels, and sports

App Clips

Support for launching App Clips by scanning Apple-designed App Clip Codes via Camera or from Control Center

Air quality

Available in Maps and Siri for locations in China mainland

Health recommendations are provided in Siri for the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, and Mexico at certain air quality levels

Safari

Ecosia search engine option in Safari

This release also addresses the following issues:

Some Messages notifications may not be received

App folders may fail to open

Spotlight search results, and opening apps from Spotlight may not work

Contact groups failed to display members when composing a message

Bluetooth could be unavailable in Settings

Wireless accessories and peripherals using the WAC protocol could fail to complete setup

The keyboard would dismiss when adding a list in Reminders while using VoiceOver

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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