Download iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad mini (A17 Pro, 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 iPad16,2
iPadOS Version 26.1
Release Date 2025-11-03
Update Date 2025-11-01
Sha1sum
a118421832cb4e8379c4d2b502bfd39f0a8444cf
Sha256sum
8b1e3086146023e71082e62bb034c6f9cf849908cd0905843ebef4ffd2bf3a02
md5sum
7974e9e9772e6f5ad390ab246bf0f7a7
Size 9.68 GB
FileName
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_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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