Download iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad 8 (Cellular)

You will have to note that you can only restore signed IPSW firmware files using iTunes or 3utools.

❌ This IPSW firmware is not being Signed by Apple

Firmware Identifier iPad11,7
iPadOS Version 26.1
Release Date 2025-11-03
Update Date 2025-11-01
Sha1sum
671ee0af7b5740f432578907c4c1bbe7a85db72c
Sha256sum
fc3fbf95a5fb49828e86966735f7a88adf8328904beaa07afc4f291303f3aacf
md5sum
46d90589e1067b7ddc555b635257db99
Size 8.91 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2020_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple

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This update includes the following features and enhancements:

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/100100

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPad models. To learn more, please visit:

https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/125039

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