iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch, Cellular) iPad16,4

IPSW Unsigned 23C71

iPadOS 26.2.1

iPadOS

Version

26.2.1

Build ID

23C71

File Size

9.93 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 Pro (M4, 11-inch, 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

iPad_Pro_M4_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 d705ee926848e200e0652834a1f3e3ee6c815b0b97dadd915d233e6f8621abd0

SHA-1 912ab81141944516c76323afc32d409d7bdb3e5e

MD5 2a246794a4af36b8df7c3ddb65a2e170

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/047-21543/5EB13756-48DB-4A4E-A3F0-C36A1172C6D8/iPad_Pro_M4_26.2.1_23C71_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

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iPad Air 4 (Cellular)

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad Pro (M4, 11-inch, 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 Pro (M4, 11-inch, 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