iPad8,7

iPad8,7

Beta IPSW Beta Unsigned

iPadOS 26.5 beta 4

23F5069b

OS: iPadOS
Version: 26.5 beta 4
Build: 23F5069b
File Size: 10.15 GB
Released: April 27, 2026

Public firmware →

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 IPSW

How to Install

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad8,7 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 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

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

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.