iPad Air 2 (WiFi)

iPad5,3

IPSW Unsigned

iPadOS 9.3.4

13G35

OS: iPadOS
Version: 9.3.4
Build: 13G35
File Size: 1.84 GB
Released: 2016-08-04

About This Firmware

iPadOS 9.3.4 (build 13G35) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad Air 2 (WiFi), released on 2016-08-04. The download is 1.84 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the checksums below.

Filename

iPad5,3_9.3.4_13G35_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 aff2d5f5fa75bcce0574e9003ade7586a123d8f54a2bd242a1e406cfd62b0056

SHA-1 75da292347d300277c5945d5974fc18b22d20d75

MD5 130eb39da167d382ed02d7eceab83635

Direct URL

http://appldnld.apple.com/ios9.3.4/031-71298-2016008004-B31658DC-578A-11E6-9D38-5D23D39E04FA/iPad5,3_9.3.4_13G35_Restore.ipsw

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Other Devices

iPad Air 11-inch (M3, WiFi)

iPad (Cellular, 10th generation)

iPad13,19

iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, Cellular)

iPad8,10

iPad mini 4 (Cellular)

iPad5,2

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Air 2 (WiFi) via USB.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.

Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows

Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
Connect your iPad Air 2 (WiFi) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
Go to Flash & JB > Easy Flash.
Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.

Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU 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, hold Volume Down 5 more s
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