About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.3.1
(build 23D8133) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad 8 (Cellular),
released on 2026-03-04.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPad_10.2_2020_26.3.1_23D8133_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
049f544edd42f963b37a6c105bed2fe9486dad89aa7a53e496abe3289e7ab581
SHA-1
652bdef9e30a7d3c2749264664dbad0845538df4
MD5
69733b14261f9d1ba896ac6c4b204c96
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026WinterFCS/fullrestores/047-90338/13B472EF-3B20-4376-A0D1-51473EA1DAA4/iPad_10.2_2020_26.3.1_23D8133_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro (12.9-inch, WiFi) (5th generation)
iPad13,8
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, WiFi)
iPad17,3
iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, Cellular)
iPad7,2
iPad 8 (WiFi)
iPad11,6
iPad Pro (11-inch, Cellular) (3rd generation)
iPad13,7
iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi)
iPad16,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad 8 (Cellular) 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 8 (Cellular) 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