Download iPadOS 27.2 beta 3 (24B5099f) for iPad (A16) Wi-Fi

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 (A16) Wi-Fi in to your Mac.
2. Navigate to your iPad (A16) Wi-Fi in Finder.
3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
4. Select the iPad15,7_27.2_24B5099f_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (A16) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Windows

1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
2. Plug your iPad (A16) Wi-Fi in to your PC.
3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad (A16) Wi-Fi.
4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
5. Select the iPad15,7_27.2_24B5099f_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad (A16) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Linux

1. Install idevicerestore.
2. Plug your iPad (A16) Wi-Fi 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 iPad15,7_27.2_24B5099f_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (A16) Wi-Fi to reboot.