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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It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the = $os ?> = $version ?> from Apple
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This update includes the following features and enhancements:
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https://support.apple.com/100100
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https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/
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