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iPadOS 14.2 (18B92) for iPad 7 (WiFi)

✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes.

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✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad 7 (WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPad 7 (WiFi).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 7 (WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad 7 (WiFi) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad 7 (WiFi) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 7 (WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad 7 (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_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad 7 (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_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 268060f2b213acbf3a622d55ee99a032941dfbed. 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_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 268060f2b213acbf3a622d55ee99a032941dfbed. 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_Educational_14.2_18B92_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 268060f2b213acbf3a622d55ee99a032941dfbed. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum b55818c1f390bf81fccb348a4bfaded520b30aa39fb75a6238a1c704a66a8dd2
MD5sum 593e522c3a0180be842d364f2d8d29af
SHA1sum 268060f2b213acbf3a622d55ee99a032941dfbed
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iPadOS 14.2 includes the following improvements for your iPad:

  • Over 100 new emoji, including animals, food, faces, household objects, musical instruments, gender-inclusive emoji, and more
  • Eight new wallpapers in both light and dark mode versions
  • Magnifier can detect people nearby, and report their distance using the LiDAR sensor included in iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • Scene Detection in Camera uses intelligent image recognition to identify objects within a scene and automatically improves the photo on iPad Air (4th generation)
  • Auto FPS in Camera automatically reduces the frame rate when recording video to improve low light capture and to optimize file size on iPad Air (4th generation)
  • Optimized battery charging for AirPods to slow the rate of battery aging by reducing the time your AirPods spends fully charged
  • New AirPlay controls to stream entertainment throughout your home
  • Intercom support with HomePod and HomePod mini using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay
  • Ability to connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K for stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio

This release also fixes the following issues:

  • Camera viewfinder may appear black when launched
  • The keyboard on the Lock Screen could miss touches when trying to enter the passcode
  • Reminders could default to times in the past
  • Photos widget may not display content
  • Weather widget could display the high temperature in Celsius when set to Fahrenheit
  • Voice Memos recordings are interrupted by incoming calls
  • The screen could be black during Netflix video playback
  • Apple Cash could fail to send or receive money when asked via Siri

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

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