Download and Install iPadOS 14.6 (18F72) for iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) / IPSW Downloads

iPadOS 14.6 (18F72) for iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi)

✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore.

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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

Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
Plug your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) in to your PC.
Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi).
Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
Select the iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

Plug your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) in to your Mac.
Navigate to your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) in Finder.
Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
Select the iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

Install idevicerestore.
Plug your iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) 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 iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi) to reboot.

Windows

Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
Type Get-FileHash iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 360d8fd45f804e43ec29bf2f70bb2877d5450f32. 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 iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 360d8fd45f804e43ec29bf2f70bb2877d5450f32. 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 iPadPro_9.7_14.6_18F72_Restore.ipsw
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 360d8fd45f804e43ec29bf2f70bb2877d5450f32. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum	`0777fad3893256d26ae000c2cd049dd4686c0917af006c0fb6c625bebac285ae`
MD5sum	`0777fad3893256d26ae000c2cd049dd4686c0917af006c0fb6c625bebac285ae`
SHA1sum	`360d8fd45f804e43ec29bf2f70bb2877d5450f32`

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

iPadOS 14.6 includes support for Apple Card Family and Podcasts subscriptions. This release also includes bug fixes for your iPad.

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: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222