Apple iPad mini 6 (Cellular) iPadOS 26.1 firmware
Apple iPad mini 6 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 26.1
Build 23B85 For iPad14,2, J311AP, J311DEV
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2 beta 4
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
9.04 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 26.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 9.04 GB
- File name
iPad_Fall_2021_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw- MD5
69f8f093d6c253e256af5e8b46b32a5c- SHA-1
53b8e6eb9be89f7ba8eb7d2e1e4e63a5be17e721- SHA-256
c74e651b04713f33c9861d421fa07b5038f7d5054df0652a585a84b2ba33cfec
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: iPad14,2, J311AP, J311DEV. 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