iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad Pro (11-inch, WiFi) (4th generation)

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Release DateNovember 3, 2025
Upload DateNovember 1, 2025
FilenameiPad14,3,iPad14,4,iPad14,5,iPad14,6_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Filesize9.5 GiB
SHA256sum08a25d9aea40bf10ae507b5ed5b473898de27584c9df7469c9a8aa097d9f1f61
MD5sumf9194b03d68becfb575121f087491a5e
SHA1sum144165f8567abdc15d32fadcb9b615f10c894c98
IdentifieriPad14,3

iPadOS 26.1 Release Notes

Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

Slide Over

  • Slide Over lets you keep a window on top of other windows, and easily hide off screen when not in use

  • Resizable windows in Slide Over let you choose your preferred size and aspect ratio

Local capture

  • Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture

  • Option to let you choose where local capture files are saved

This update includes the following features and enhancements:

  • Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen

  • Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track

  • Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay

  • New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera

  • Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions

  • Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)

  • Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app, now available on iPad

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/100100

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPad models. To learn more, please visit:

https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:

https://support.apple.com/125039

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