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iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Download iPadOS 27.0.1 (24A446) for iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Released
September 28, 2026
Version
iPadOS 27.0.1
Build
24A446
Identifier
iPad12,2
Filename
iPad_10.2_2021_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw
File size
10.48 GB

iPadOS 27.0.1 Release Notes

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

This update provides bug fixes for your iPad.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: https://support.apple.com/125039

Version Released File Size
27.0.1
24A446
September 28, 2026 10.48 GB
27.0
24A437
September 14, 2026 10.48 GB
27.0 RC
24A435
September 9, 2026 10.48 GB
27.0 beta 8
24A5430a
August 31, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 7
24A5424a
August 24, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 6
24A5418b
August 17, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 5
24A5408d
August 10, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 4
24A5390f
July 20, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 3 v.2
24A5380l
July 13, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 3
24A5380h
July 6, 2026 10.41 GB
27.0 beta 2
24A5370h
June 22, 2026 10.40 GB
27.0 beta
24A5355q
June 8, 2026 10.40 GB

Installation Instructions

Always back up your device before installing beta software. You can back up your iPhone or iPad using iCloud or your computer.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  4. Select the iPad_10.2_2021_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  5. Select the iPad_10.2_2021_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 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_10.2_2021_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.