Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPadOS 26.6 beta 2 IPSW firmware

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) Not signed
iPadOS 26.6 beta 2

Build 23G5043d For iPad16,2, J411AP

Global · IPSW

A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2 beta 4

Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.

Download 10.2 GB

Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.

File details

OS
iPadOS 26.6 beta 2
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
10.2 GB
File name
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_26.6_23G5043d_Restore.ipsw
SHA-1
17b5b83952b1567d37b4a0dc1c1801645466dc8c
SHA-256
4d2374120bb2955cd26e4f1d9791308ec4da2f07ff8b729ac3d2eb57fc1e4522

After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.

Before you download

  • Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad16,2, J411AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
  • This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
  • Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
  • Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.

How to install

Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.

Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file

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