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iPad16,11
iPad16,11
iPad16,11

About This Firmware

iPadOS 26.5 beta 4 (build 23F5069b) is a beta IPSW for the iPad16,11, released on April 27, 2026. The download is 10.47 GB. This build is no longer signed by Apple. Blobs can no longer be saved for this build.

Filename
iPad16,10,iPad16,11,iPad16,8,iPad16,9_26.5_23F5069b_Restore.ipswTablet PCs

Release Notes

Update your apps to use new features, and test your apps against API changes.

Overview

The iOS & iPadOS 26.5 SDK provides support to develop apps for iPhone and iPad running iOS & iPadOS 26.5 beta 4. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 26.5, available from the Mac App Store. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 26.5, see Xcode 26.5 Release Notes.

StoreKit

New Features

  • You can read pricing information for subscriptions that have a monthly with 12-month commitment billing plan configuration in App Store Connect or StoreKit Testing in Xcode through the new PricingTerms model on SubscriptionInfo.pricingTerms. (150388310)
  • You can specify the billing plan type to use for subscriptions that have a monthly with 12-month commitment billing plan configuration using the new billingPlanType PurchaseOption. (150388542)
  • Read customer entitlement metadata for subscriptions purchased with a monthly billing plan type through the new CommitmentInfo data model on Transaction and SubscriptionRenewalInfo. (150388746)
  • When you import both StoreKit and SwiftUI, you can merchandise the monthly billing plan configuration for subscriptions that have a monthly with 12-month commitment billing plan using built-in styles through the new preferredSubscriptionPricingTerms(_:) API. (150389069)

Resolved Issues

  • Fixed: The App Version field in the ASN.1 app receipt might contain the string “null” instead of the expected version number. (171614522) (FB22114908)
  • Fixed: Transaction.currentEntitlements might be empty if a customer has an active subscription when the device’s system calendar is set to a non-Gregorian format. (173415174)

StoreKitTest

Resolved Issues

  • Fixed: An issue preventing SKTestSession from using the selected StoreKit configuration during unit tests, resulting in failed test actions. (172583218) (FB22237318)

Wallpaper

Resolved Issues

  • Fixed: Unity and Kaleidoscope wallpapers may fail to install or cannot be removed from the Wallpaper Gallery. (172926672)


Download (10.47 GB)

How to Install

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad16,11 to your computer via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Hold Option ⌘ (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore iPhone…
  5. Select the downloaded .ipsw file and follow the on‑screen instructions.
  6. Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up with iCloud or Finder/iTunes before proceeding.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If your device is stuck in a boot loop or not recognised by iTunes/Finder, enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.

iPhone 8 / X and later

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, keep holding Volume Down for 5 more seconds
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

SHSH Blobs

Unsigned — too late to save

SHSH blobs are personalised cryptographic tickets Apple issues for a specific device and firmware. Saving blobs for a currently signed build lets you restore to it later using tools like futurerestore. iPadOS 26.5 beta 4 is no longer signed.

blobsaver GUI

A free open-source GUI app for macOS, Windows and Linux. Connect your device and save blobs with one click.

Download blobsaver
tsschecker CLI

Command-line tool by tihmstar. Requires your device ECID and board config.

tsschecker -d iPad16,11 --buildid 23F5069b -e [ECID] --save

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