iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPad16,2

IPSW Unsigned 23C71

iPadOS 26.2.1

iPadOS

Version

26.2.1

Build ID

23C71

File Size

9.75 GB

Release Date

2026-01-26

Last Updated

2026-01-21

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 26.2.1 (build 23C71) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular), released on 2026-01-26. 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 SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

iPad16,1,iPad16,2_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 c4e3bfc7ac532472fe07f0fb8b7361817b17b9877ef9c301678bf7917651a3f6

SHA-1 02d171f403b2f5222449d34781aacd7da166d450

MD5 d434809d3c8dd330ee53ba9380283751

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/047-34203/F9F7CE68-7EAD-4FD7-A8AC-25FC05F9E57E/iPad16,1,iPad16,2_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad mini (A17 Pro, 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 mini (A17 Pro, 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 tip

If 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