Download iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad Air (M2, 11-inch, 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 iPad14,9
iPadOS Version 26.1
Release Date 2025-11-03
Update Date 2025-11-01
Sha1sum
07914e37e6eece681147ea3bba00637e974d41dc
Sha256sum
4d603c7d217384f81db4080dfa08f41b82f34b331cde1eaf4fdb59920d5180b0
md5sum
33584a0b9ca9828c8742ea37ce35b732
Size 9.51 GB
FileName
iPad_Air_M2_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Status

Download IPSW (9.51GB) Check device info
Release Notes

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

Slide Over

Local capture

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

IPSW File Download FAQ