About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.6
(build 23G71) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Air 5 (Cellular),
released on 2026-07-27.
The download is 9.76 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_2022_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
b14516312a7318b56f8ea90433e92aec1f07c170a3ffaf4487b4ecfce5a4ff11
SHA-1
e1186bae46ce0a3dfc971a5f1f0b8f5bc04a19af
MD5
15c9cb50b33b914a3fe443cd5183c4df
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SummerFCS/fullrestores/140-58530/16D0FA8B-5CA6-4F6D-A51D-831CEC73623E/iPad_Spring_2022_26.6_23G71_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad mini 4 (WiFi)
iPad5,1
iPad Air 13-inch (M3, WiFi)
iPad15,5
iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular)
iPad8,7
iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, Cellular)
iPad14,11
iPad Air 13-inch (M4, Cellular)
iPad16,11
iPad mini 3 (WiFi)
iPad4,7
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Air 5 (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 Air 5 (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