Download iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad Air 5 (WiFi)

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 iPad13,16
iPadOS Version 26.1
Release Date 2025-11-03
Update Date 2025-11-01
Sha1sum
2139d1d935ee2baa8d7023237250c4b9df11325c
Sha256sum
8621f6e115fd8230c0fede004ba9b885107d8f4816e6f22eb0d6b5708fcb25e3
md5sum
a97dfe2c579eed593fc2671c0f1bac31
Size 9.37 GB
FileName
iPad_Spring_2022_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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