iPadOS 26.1 (23B85) for iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, Cellular)

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Release DateNovember 3, 2025
Upload DateNovember 1, 2025
FilenameiPad17,1,iPad17,2,iPad17,3,iPad17,4_26.1_23B85_Restore.ipsw
Filesize9.6 GiB
SHA256sumf29d075a610a9942a12c5ced313f9d3df57fc9a5bf7686496cea79af38fd913f
MD5sum7d340d07557ddb8bce7e3adcc805f8cc
SHA1suma7ecee0b91d37e8d82cb6596bf19501bf15c1a95
IdentifieriPad17,2

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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