Apple iPad Air 5 (Cellular) iPadOS 26.2.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad Air 5 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 26.2.1
Build 23C71 For iPad13,17, J408AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 26.2.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 9.46 GB
- File name
iPad_Spring_2022_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw- MD5
90c261f484c165a0ada40b0af4e477d6- SHA-1
64d63be76a8fccec6f677bf112a7b32a282ab6ca- SHA-256
472204dc8d6e3082348fdb2556c928d35fb5902f1de09e36c23843a8b8031bab
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad13,17, J408AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.
Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file