Apple iPad mini 5 (Cellular) iPadOS 26.4.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 5 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 26.4.1
Build 23E254 For iPad11,2, J211AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 26.7.1
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.
Download
9.15 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 26.4.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 9.15 GB
- File name
iPad_Spring_2019_26.4.1_23E254_Restore.ipsw- MD5
6c07c1d957b4fb90194acd243e019390- SHA-1
61d5298625d6177869131583ce7e6973e616db19- SHA-256
aed452b70daa2934918a8b10afe8af4f987bed7b4491224710cf36840d0f9809
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: iPad11,2, J211AP. 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