iPad 4 (GSM) (iPad3,5) - Front view

iPad 4 (GSM)

iPad3,5

The iPad 4 (GSM) was introduced in 2012, shipped in 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB configurations.

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

Firmware Details
Identifier
iPad3,5
Model Number
A1459
BuildID
14G61
Release Date
July 22, 2019
Filesize
1.8 GB
Filename
iPad_32bit_10.3.4_14G61_Restore.ipsw
SHA256
d442fe01f1450d3c978a996af50d9799f24381f38d3b2e1dea1cb5a37502d0ab
SHA1
65aad86d4868bdc26185a00e3fd1d3e2a85b5c57
MD5
0cadbeb281dc07a0c276926619f4f891
Download URL
Verify your device

This page covers everything Apple has published for the iPad 4 (GSM) (device identifier iPad3,5).

Apple lists the model number A1459 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: A1459
  • Or verify that Model Name is: iPad 4 (GSM)

Make sure you select the correct model to avoid installation errors

Support history

Apple's firmware list for the iPad 4 (GSM) starts with iPadOS 6.0.1 (Nov 6, 2012) and currently ends with iPadOS 10.3.4 (Jul 22, 2019).

That is 48 releases in total, spanning 6 years 8 months between the first and the most recent build.

iPadOS 10.3.4 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 5 major iPadOS versions: iPadOS 6 (4 releases) , iPadOS 7 (8 releases) , iPadOS 8 (11 releases) , iPadOS 9 (13 releases) and iPadOS 10 (12 releases) .

Check downgrade status for the iPad 4 (GSM) →