Firmware Directory
iPadOS 26.x
Latest Version
iPadOS 26.7.2
Supported Models
66 Devices
Release Date
Oct 26, 2026
Build ID
23H128
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66
Compatible Models
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iPad Pro
33 models
iPad ProiPad17,4
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad17,3
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi
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iPad17,2
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad17,1
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi
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iPad16,6
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad16,5
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi
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iPad16,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad16,3
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi
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iPad14,6
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad14,5
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad14,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad14,3
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad13,11
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1 or 2 TB)
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iPad13,10
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad13,9
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) Wi-Fi (1 or 2 TB)
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iPad13,8
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad13,7
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1 or 2 TB)
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iPad13,6
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad13,5
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi (1 or 2 TB)
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iPad13,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad8,12
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad8,11
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad8,10
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad8,9
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad8,8
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1TB)
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iPad8,7
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad8,6
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi (1TB)
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iPad8,5
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad8,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1TB)
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iPad8,3
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad8,2
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) Wi-Fi (1TB)
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iPad8,1
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad6,8
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad Air
19 models
iPad AiriPad16,11
iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad16,10
iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi
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iPad16,9
iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad16,8
iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi
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iPad15,6
iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad15,5
iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi
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iPad15,4
iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad15,3
iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi
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iPad14,11
iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad14,10
iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi
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iPad14,9
iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad14,8
iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi
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iPad13,17
iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad13,16
iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad13,2
iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad13,1
iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad11,4
iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad11,3
iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad4,2
iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad
8 models
iPadiPad15,8
iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad15,7
iPad (A16) Wi-Fi
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iPad13,19
iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad13,18
iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad12,2
iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad12,1
iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad11,7
iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad11,6
iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad mini
6 models
iPad miniiPad16,2
iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad16,1
iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi
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iPad14,2
iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad14,1
iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi
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iPad11,2
iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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iPad11,1
iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi
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Restore Guide
How to install iPadOS 26 IPSW files
Connect your device via USB cable, open Finder (macOS) or Apple Devices / iTunes (Windows), hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows), and select the downloaded IPSW file to restore or update.
Mac
Option + Restore
Windows
Shift + Restore
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Complete Guide to iPadOS 26 Firmware Files
Welcome to the dedicated download archive for iPadOS 26. This page lists every compatible device that supports the iPadOS 26 release cycle, allowing you to easily find the correct IPSW firmware file for your specific hardware model.
Whether you are dealing with a bricked device, wanting to downgrade to a stable build from a buggy newer release, or setting up a clean installation for security testing, our directory links directly to Apple's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to ensure you always receive 100% genuine and cryptographically signed files.
Why Download iPadOS 26 IPSW Files?
While most users update their devices Over-The-Air (OTA) directly through the Settings app, OTA updates only download the incremental changes between your current system and the new version. Over time, these delta updates can leave behind cached data, corrupted system files, or persistent battery drain bugs.
By downloading the full iPadOS 26 IPSW file, you bypass the OTA process entirely. Flashing an IPSW via Finder or iTunes completely erases the operating system partition and writes every single system file from scratch. This "clean install" method is universally recommended by Apple technicians for resolving deep-rooted software corruption, boot loops, or unresponsive touch screens.
Navigating the iPadOS 26 Lifecycle
The lifecycle of iPadOS 26 includes multiple phases, starting with early Developer Betas, transitioning to Public Betas, and culminating in stable, public point releases (e.g., 26.0, 26.1, 26.2).
If you have installed a later beta version that is causing app crashes or severe battery drain, you can use the IPSW files listed on this page to downgrade your device back to the last stable 26.x release. However, this is only possible if Apple is still cryptographically "signing" the target firmware. Once Apple stops signing a specific point release (usually a few weeks after a new update), iTunes will block the downgrade with an Error 3194.
How to Find Your Device
Apple compiles unique iPadOS 26 IPSW files for every specific hardware model. For example, a firmware file compiled for a Pro model will not successfully flash onto a standard model, even if they were released in the same year.
To ensure you download the correct file, select your exact device model from the categories above. If you are unsure which hardware identifier matches your device, you can usually find the physical Model Number (e.g., A2890) printed on the back of the device, inside the charging port, or under Settings > General > About.
