iPadOS 9.9.26.6

iPadOS

Version

9.9.26.6

Build ID

23G71

File Size

7.13 GB

Release Date

2026-08-03T20:51:17Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 12.4 installed first.

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About This Update

iPadOS 9.9.26.6 (build 23G71) is an official Apple over-the-air update for the iPad Air 3 (Cellular), released on 2026-08-03T20:51:17Z. The update package is 7.13 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 12.4 to already be installed on the device - it cannot be applied from scratch. This update is no longer signed by Apple, meaning it can no longer be downloaded and applied on-device through Settings.

The OTA payload file is c669c066588b48fc4fe91693fc351ad0ddda4098.zip.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SummerFCS/patches/140-58131/1EBC65B1-64E2-4BFE-A28A-93440672C675/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/c669c066588b48fc4fe91693fc351ad0ddda4098.zip