The official PDFs are not password protected. If you encounter one, it is likely a fake file. Download only from .gov.et domains.
If you’re looking for the actual PDF, I recommend checking:
Since the government sometimes mirrors textbooks on Telegram, search for or "Oromo Edu Hub" . They frequently publish the direct Google Drive link for the new PDF.
The newly released digital version brings technical and pedagogical updates to improve learning outcomes:
The integration of the Gadaa system into the formal primary school curriculum marks a historic milestone in cultural preservation and indigenous education in Ethiopia. The newly designed Grade 2 Gadaa textbook () serves as a fundamental building block for young learners to understand the democratic values, ethical principles, and social structures of the Oromo civilization.