Download iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad (A16, 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 iPad15,7
iPadOS Version 26.1
Release Date 2025-11-03
Update Date 2025-11-01
Sha1sum
4eff6c673dede4ebe5e6ec30a43a9388700db0bb
Sha256sum
92cc5186972bc1e1f0866e3d4de69f27098e9efc41a1ca54a16639f39b92cef4
md5sum
c9627e6d807cc506b80ac559fb09dc31
Size 9.06 GB
FileName
iPad15,7_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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