Apple iPad mini 6 (Cellular) iPadOS 26.5 firmware
Apple iPad mini 6 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 26.5
Build 23F77 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
9.27 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 26.5
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 9.27 GB
- File name
iPad_Fall_2021_26.5_23F77_Restore.ipsw- MD5
268e27d041d79290e58cf0548bedf181- SHA-1
b9a0aed4fa4d57de1b5cbd929b0912bcc2bcc55b- SHA-256
ca1f46bbd8c78587d68e9a3ad2e22a953a38808ea2ff406bf2f686c8f3e35185
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