How do I install iPadOS 26.1 beta on my iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular?

Connect your device to your computer. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later). Hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore. Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Is iPadOS 26.1 beta still signed by Apple?

Yes, this firmware is currently being signed by Apple and can be installed normally.

What are SHSH blobs and how do I save them?

SHSH blobs are cryptographic tickets Apple uses to verify firmware installations. Saving them while a version is still signed lets you potentially restore to it later. Use TSS Saver (tsssaver.1conan.com) or the blobsaver app with your device ECID.

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iPadOS 26.1 beta

Build 23B5059e

Currently Signed

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad8,7

Released

October 6, 2025

File Size

10.17 GB

Filename

iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.1_23B5059e_Restore.ipsw

Download IPSW

Important Notice About Signing Status

Signing status was last updated less than a minute ago. Apple can stop signing at any time without notice.

Verify current status at IPSW.dev

Beta Firmware Notice

For official public releases, visit IPSWDL.com

Firmware Details

Device	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (iPad8,7)
OS Type	iPadOS
Version	26.1 beta
Build ID	23B5059e
Release Date	October 6, 2025
Signing Status	Signed Status last checked March 11, 2026. Verify at IPSW.dev
Filename	iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.1_23B5059e_Restore.ipsw
File Size	10.17 GB
Download URL	https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallSeed/fullrestores/093-52700/0E9E525A-08BD-45A1-A42B-30D8FC5B51A8/iPad_Pro_A12X_A12Z_26.1_23B5059e_Restore.ipsw

Installation Instructions

How to install this firmware

Download the IPSW file.
Connect your device to your computer.
Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina and later).
Hold Option (⌥) on Mac or Shift on Windows and click Check for Update or Restore.
Select the downloaded IPSW file and follow on-screen instructions.

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Release Notes

SHSH Blobs

What are SHSH Blobs?

Using TSS Saver:

Using blobsaver:

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