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iPadOS has replaced iOS as the iPad operating system starting with iPadOS 13, aiming to bring more tablet-specific features to these devices that wouldn't be necessary or suitable on iPhones.

iPadOS 17 brings additional personalization, interactive widgets, the Health app, and lots of other new features and improvements. You can use the IPSW files available for download to update iPadOS manually or restore a malfunctioning device.

The Lock Screen can be spruced up in new ways, using one or more stylized images, a Live Photo, along with widgets and customizable fonts. Live Activities will allow you to keep track of certain things directly from the Lock Screen.

Widgets become interactive, making it possible to complete simple actions with a single tap. These widgets are also available on the Lock and Home Screen, meaning you won’t even have to unlock your iPad for certain actions.

You can now work with PDF files more easily in Notes, as they are shown in full width for easier navigation. You can use an Apple Pencil to quickly annotate or draw sketches in the document and share these with others.

Just like on iOS, Messages has been enhanced in several ways. Sending things is easier via a new plus button, you can quickly scroll to the earliest unread message, locations are simpler to share, and transcriptions are generated for audio messages.

When calling someone via FaceTime, you can now leave a message if your call went unanswered. What’s more, Reactions give you more ways to express yourself, and see your conversation partner directly on your Apple TV after starting the call on your iPad.

Safari profiles let you separate your browsing history, tab groups, extensions, cookies, and favorites depending on topics. Additional features have been added to private browsing, and one-time code received via Mail can now be filled in directly from Safari.

The Health app has finally made its way to iPadOS, allowing you to keep track of your health data from a bigger screen, which the UI has now been optimized for.

Normally, you can just update your iPad without connecting it to your Mac. However, if you have no choice but to update it manually, or you want to restore a bricked device, the IPSW files provided by Apple can be used.

These files are available for each iPad variant, and they allow you to update the device by connecting it to your Mac. iTunes is not required if you are running macOS Catalina or a later version of the OS.

Once you've downloaded the right file for your device, go ahead and connect it to your Mac via USB. If the iPad is functional, make sure you back up your data, as everything on it will be deleted.

For macOS Mojave and earlier, iTunes will be necessary. For 10.15 and later, you can just access your iPad via Finder. Select the device from the sidebar, hold down Option (), click "Restore iPad" and select the IPSW file you've downloaded.

If you can't update your iPad for whatever reason, you want to revert to an earlier iPadOS version, or you need to restore a non-responsive device, these official IPSW files should come in handy. Since iTunes is no longer required on macOS 10.15 and up, the process is remarkably straightforward.

What's new in iPadOS 17.4 Build 21E219:

  • This update introduces new emoji, transcripts in Apple Podcasts and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad.
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