Manually Update iPad

I’m an iPad2 GSM user, as I have minimal use of iPad. I usually use it for browsing and reading, and use it for writing tutorials and making videos. Before evasi0n has released iOS7.x jailbreak, my iPad was running on iOS6. When i tried to update it to iOS7 version, it gave me error and the only way to update is by manual update.

    Also read: How to Jailbreak iOS7 Firmware on iPhone5 using Evasi0n

Guide to Update iPad Firmware Manually

In manual iPad update, first we need to download the latest firmware version of iOS on your computer manually, and then use iTunes update . Today we talk about how I have updated my iPad 2 to latest iOs 7.0.4 version.  The only difference with other iOS version is that you are required to manually download the .ipsw file of firmware that you want to install on your Apple iPad.

Here are the direct download link for iOs 7.0.4 for iPad 2.

    iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad2,1) version 7.0.4 (Build 11B554a), Download 

    iPad 2 (GSM) (iPad2,2) version 7.0.4 (Build 11B554a), Download

    iPad 2 (CDMA) (iPad2,3) version 7.0.4 (Build 11B554a), Download 

    iPad2,4 (iPad2,4) version 7.0.4 (Build 11B554a), Download 

Download the firmware depending upon the iPad model you are using.

As you have downloaded the .ipsw file, and now follow these steps.

How to manually Install iOS7 on iPad:

•    First take complete backup.
•     Connect iPad to computer then open iTunes.
•     Click update button On iTunes.
•     If you are using Mac, hold ‘option’ button on your Keyboard and click on check for updates.
•     If you are using Windows, then  hold ‘Shift’ Key.
•     Now browse the firmware file and select it.
•    Click on update.
•     It will take couple of minutes to update iPad to latest iOS7 firmware.

You might need to set up your iPad as a new device, and later on you can use restore backup feature of iTunes to restore all apps and iPad settings back to your updated iPad.