iPad5,2
About This Firmware
iPadOS 15.4 RC
(build 19E241)
is a beta IPSW for the iPad5,2,
released on March 8, 2022.
The download is 5.03 GB. This build is no longer signed by Apple. Blobs can no longer be saved for this build.
iPad_64bit_TouchID_15.4_19E241_Restore.ipsw
Release Notes
- Universal Control allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard across iPad and Mac
- Text can be typed on either iPad or Mac and you can drag and drop files between them
- New emoji including faces, hand gestures, and household objects
- Handshake emoji allows you to choose separate skin tones for each hand
- SharePlay sessions can be initiated directly from supported apps
- Siri can provide time and date information while offline on iPad Pro with A12Z Bionic and later
- Siri now includes an additional voice, expanding the diversity of options
This release also includes the following enhancements for your iPad:
- Volume controls can be set to adjust as you rotate your iPad, on iPad (5th generation and newer), iPad mini (4th and 5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation), and iPad Pro
- iCloud custom email domains can be managed from Settings
- Safari webpage translation adds support for Italian and Chinese (Traditional)
- Podcasts app adds episode filters for seasons, played, unplayed, saved, or downloaded episodes
- News offers enhanced discovery of audio content in the Today feed and Audio tab
- Camera in keyboard can be used to add text to Notes and Reminders
- Shortcuts adds support for tags in Reminders; add, remove, or query tags when creating and editing Shortcuts
- Security recommendations can now be hidden
- Saved passwords can now include your own notes in Settings
This release also includes bug fixes for your iPad:
- Keyboard may insert period between typed numbers
- News widgets in Today View may not open articles when tapped
- Photos and videos may not sync to iCloud Photo Library
- Speak Screen Accessibility feature may quit unexpectedly within the Books app
- Live Listen may not turn off when switched off in Control Center
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
How to Install
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad5,2 to your computer via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Hold Option ⌘ (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore iPhone…
- Select the downloaded .ipsw file and follow the on‑screen instructions.
- Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or not recognised by iTunes/Finder, enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, keep holding Volume Down for 5 more seconds
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
SHSH Blobs
Unsigned — too late to saveSHSH blobs are personalised cryptographic tickets Apple issues for a specific device and firmware. Saving blobs for a currently signed build lets you restore to it later using tools like futurerestore. iPadOS 15.4 RC is no longer signed.
A free open-source GUI app for macOS, Windows and Linux. Connect your device and save blobs with one click.
Download blobsaverCommand-line tool by tihmstar. Requires your device ECID and board config.
tsschecker -d iPad5,2 --buildid 19E241 -e [ECID] --save
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