iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad Air 11-inch (M3, Cellular)

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Release Date 3rd November 2025
Upload Date 1st November 2025
Filename iPad15,3,iPad15,4,iPad15,5,iPad15,6_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Filesize 10.2 GB
SHA256sum cb65468d14165deea641b7f7aa6dc3a73f713bbfe42a2f72d92e5b11a445da6c
MD5sum 5a3e7bd5c610b0f0aef9fc992b919af9
SHA1sum 8a4c1dd6217ef75e06335308473c0bc67f4db9f4
Identifier iPad15,4

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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