iPad 2 (GSM) (iPad2,2) - Front view

iPad 2 (GSM)

iPad2,2

The iPad 2 (GSM) was introduced in 2011, shipped in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations.

Device facts (year, capacities, colours) from Apple Support. Capacities and colours can vary by model and region.

Firmware Details
Identifier
iPad2,2
Model Number
A1396
BuildID
13G36
Release Date
August 25, 2016
Filesize
1.34 GB
Filename
iPad2,2_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
SHA256
3b6bb5a31fafd423f3012572b49e32ea79fb223eb39f6633413b2f9d073bfd98
SHA1
a2653b6bea444f241da601951c17dd7f3e01c916
MD5
469f6cf4dcccf6c798264b7af2805a79
Download URL
Verify your device

This page covers everything Apple has published for the iPad 2 (GSM) (device identifier iPad2,2).

Apple lists the model number A1396 for this device, and the firmware on this page applies to it.

Before downloading, verify this is the correct device model:

  • Go to Settings → General → About on your device
  • Check that Model Number matches: A1396
  • Or verify that Model Name is: iPad 2 (GSM)

Make sure you select the correct model to avoid installation errors

Support history

Apple's firmware list for the iPad 2 (GSM) starts with iPadOS 4.3 (Mar 3, 2011) and currently ends with iPadOS 9.3.5 (Aug 25, 2016).

That is 47 releases in total, spanning 5 years 5 months between the first and the most recent build.

iPadOS 9.3.5 is still being signed by Apple, so it can be restored, reinstalled, or updated to with Finder, iTunes, or the Apple Devices app right away.

Every build Apple has published for this device is listed below with its original Apple download link, build ID, release date, and checksums, so an older release can still be verified or archived after Apple stops signing it.

Across that history the device has received 6 major iPadOS versions: iPadOS 4 (6 releases) , iPadOS 5 (4 releases) , iPadOS 6 (5 releases) , iPadOS 7 (8 releases) , iPadOS 8 (11 releases) and iPadOS 9 (13 releases) .

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