Download iPadOS 18.4 (22E240) for iPad 9 (WiFi)

You will have to note that you can only restore signed IPSW firmware files using iTunes or 3utools.

✅ This IPSW firmware is Signed

Firmware Identifier iPad12,1
iPadOS Version 18.4
Release Date 2025-03-31
Update Date 2025-03-26
Sha1sum
82b4b61233f241918b46aa46374c23d46b27ffc8
Sha256sum
fb86ab8a7d605242c5f09f334dc27daa41c9c6ad727a325e76183c075bd6b6e8
md5sum
9a4e41793a999dabe6de5f3709613131
Size 7.75 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2021_18.4_22E240_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple

Apple Intelligence (iPad with M1 and later)

Mail

Apple News+

Photos

This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

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:

https://support.apple.com/100100