Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (6th generation) iPadOS 26.2.1 firmware
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (6th generation)
Not signed
iPadOS 26.2.1
Build 23C71 For iPad14,6, J621AP
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
9.52 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 26.2.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 9.52 GB
- File name
iPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw- MD5
2febbb99195214f9b5e79b345a16861c- SHA-1
aa43737a26ea7f7708fc459221ccefa88cad289e- SHA-256
919fd36e8dcf630ed4c2a6bbb09db811ac6629176b7976418e2b10e59e02ddc1
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: iPad14,6, J621AP. 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