Apple released iPadOS 26.7.1 on Monday, September 28, 2026. This is an incremental update; Apple usually ships these to fix bugs and patch security vulnerabilities, so installing it is recommended.
The update is available for 18 devices. Apple is currently signing this firmware on 18 of them, which means you can restore it with Finder or iTunes right now.
At a glance
- Version: iPadOS 26.7.1
- Build: 23H30
- Release date: September 28, 2026
- IPSW size: 9.11 GB – 9.52 GB
- Supported devices: 18
Download iPadOS 26.7.1 IPSW
Every link below opens the device page with the direct download from Apple's servers, plus SHA1/SHA256 checksums so you can verify the file.
| Device | Identifier | Build | Size | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad 8 (Cellular) | iPad11,7 | 23H30 | 9.11 GB | Yes |
| iPad 8 (WiFi) | iPad11,6 | 23H30 | 9.11 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, Cellular) | iPad8,10 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, WiFi) | iPad8,11 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, WiFi) | iPad8,9 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, Cellular) | iPad8,12 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Air 3 (Cellular) | iPad11,4 | 23H30 | 9.31 GB | Yes |
| iPad Air 3 (WiFi) | iPad11,3 | 23H30 | 9.31 GB | Yes |
| iPad mini 5 (Cellular) | iPad11,2 | 23H30 | 9.31 GB | Yes |
| iPad mini 5 (WiFi) | iPad11,1 | 23H30 | 9.31 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) | iPad8,8 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular) | iPad8,7 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi) | iPad8,5 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model) | iPad8,4 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model) | iPad8,2 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi) | iPad8,1 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular) | iPad8,3 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
| iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model) | iPad8,6 | 23H30 | 9.52 GB | Yes |
How to install iPadOS 26.7.1
Over the air (easiest): open Settings → General → Software Update on the device and tap Update Now. This only downloads the files your device needs.
With an IPSW file: download the IPSW for your exact model above, connect the device to a Mac (Finder) or Windows PC (Apple Devices / iTunes), then hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) while clicking Check for Update or Restore and pick the file. Restoring erases the device, so back it up first.
Not sure which model you have? Use our device identifier with the model number printed in Settings → General → About.
Can I downgrade?
Only while Apple keeps signing the previous version — usually one to two weeks after a new release. Check the live IPSW signing status page before attempting a downgrade.
