About This Firmware
iPadOS 27.2
(build 24B119) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi),
released on 2026-10-26.
The download is 11.07 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_Air_M2_27.2_24B119_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
ea22cd442488e125888590dc0b9bdd0ab7cfb72c45c2ed4af1b476c08aa4315b
SHA-1
606c7f9a78e0dd433aee5f0f6b2aca6d94d8dcbe
MD5
fc8fbb464368a7f6c3fc624a9dbe08fc
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/96d1dbc2-53ae-462f-b21d-9447fa94fab8/iPad_Air_M2_27.2_24B119_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular)
iPad6,8
iPad mini (GSM)
iPad2,6
iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Cellular)
iPad16,9
iPad Air 5 (Cellular)
iPad13,17
iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi)
iPad8,1
iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model)
iPad8,2
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, 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 (M2, 13-inch, 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