Download iPadOS 26.4 (23E246) for iPad (Cellular, 9th generation)

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 iPad12,2
iPadOS Version 26.4
Release Date 2026-03-24
Update Date 2026-03-21
Sha1sum
c8fb9ec5e5bb5c8484b932bbf579eb748126ae74
Sha256sum
8be49a112c8d2242ce98a37c3cac4759dff97318a33f440b11cbf758c1ee6e04
md5sum
300e67f4411e9c1489b618f9683b6302
Size 8.84 GB
FileName
iPad_10.2_2021_26.4_23E246_Restore.ipsw
Status

Download IPSW (8.84GB) Check device info
Release Notes

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

Apple Music

Accessibility

This update also includes the following 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://www.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

IPSW File Download FAQ