About This Firmware
iPadOS 26.1
(build 23B85) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, WiFi),
released on 2025-11-03.
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
iPad17,1,iPad17,2,iPad17,3,iPad17,4_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
f29d075a610a9942a12c5ced313f9d3df57fc9a5bf7686496cea79af38fd913f
SHA-1
a7ecee0b91d37e8d82cb6596bf19501bf15c1a95
MD5
7d340d07557ddb8bce7e3adcc805f8cc
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/089-13189/7F17B1CD-05CE-421A-AFEC-AD7F5ED4CF95/iPad17,1,iPad17,2,iPad17,3,iPad17,4_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad 5 (WiFi)
iPad6,11
iPad Air (Cellular)
iPad4,2
iPad Air (WiFi)
iPad4,1
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, Cellular)
iPad17,4
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, WiFi)
iPad17,1
iPad 8 (Cellular)
iPad11,7
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 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 Pro 13-inch (M5, 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