About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.4 beta 4
(build 23E5234a)
is a beta IPSW for the iPad8,3,
released on March 9, 2026.
The download is 10.12 GB. This build is currently signed by Apple, so blobs can still be saved.
Filename
iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.4_23E5234a_Restore.ipsw
How to Install
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad8,3 to your computer via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Hold Option ⌘ (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore iPhone…
- Select the downloaded .ipsw file and follow the on‑screen instructions.
- 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 tipIf 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
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, keep holding Volume Down for 5 more seconds
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
SHSH Blobs
✓ Signed — save nowSHSH 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 26.4 beta 4 is currently signed — save your blobs now.
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 iPad8,3 --buildid 23E5234a -e [ECID] --save
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