About This Firmware
iPadOS 27.2
(build 24B119) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Air 13-inch (M4, Cellular),
released on 2026-10-26.
The download is 11.18 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
iPad16,10,iPad16,11,iPad16,8,iPad16,9_27.2_24B119_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
3b03d0e6d87b7cb88859022e1222a8797f5dcf89f6bf0771a695ba047d7bc4d9
SHA-1
a6ccb8c64884dd5662fe4b2b256e09e6d078325b
MD5
2ef5d8d4c03f148b8c6fb5aeedb11f39
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/28cc3331-3e15-4cd5-aca4-209552b44503/iPad16,10,iPad16,11,iPad16,8,iPad16,9_27.2_24B119_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Pro (11-inch, Cellular) (3rd generation)
iPad13,7
iPad mini 4 (WiFi)
iPad5,1
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular)
iPad6,8
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, WiFi)
iPad17,3
iPad Pro (11-inch, WiFi) (3rd generation)
iPad13,6
iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, Cellular)
iPad8,10
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 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 13-inch (M4, 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