About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.7.3
(build 23H131) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Air 3 (WiFi),
released on 2026-11-09.
The download is 9.25 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPad_Spring_2019_26.7.3_23H131_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
b4a5249a41ed467bc5e97903b34755f674d872b6463616067c761bdb91b46673
SHA-1
4002e9ce94216855f729f5e7ad6a4189986b3abb
MD5
56e2afff45ad6ea5c814cc70ffe4632b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/22912c2f-30b4-4b55-bc2d-80136919cd63/iPad_Spring_2019_26.7.3_23H131_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Air 5 (Cellular)
iPad13,17
iPad 2 (WiFi)
iPad2,1
iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch, Cellular)
iPad16,4
iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, Cellular)
iPad7,2
iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi)
iPad14,10
iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
iPad4,5
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Air 3 (WiFi) via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
- Connect your iPad Air 3 (WiFi) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB > Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU 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, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- 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