iPadOS 26.2 (23C55) for iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi)

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✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore.

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This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (M2, 13-inch, WiFi) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 5080c32af7b764a533ce52c7d2002a3266056613. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 5080c32af7b764a533ce52c7d2002a3266056613. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad_Air_M2_26.2_23C55_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 5080c32af7b764a533ce52c7d2002a3266056613. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sumd84e77e5c2a316d386ec1f5e83d813263a805c20d08fbc2808cfa8b77192eabd
MD5sumd84e77e5c2a316d386ec1f5e83d813263a805c20d08fbc2808cfa8b77192eabd
SHA1sum5080c32af7b764a533ce52c7d2002a3266056613
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

Multitasking

  • Multitasking gestures to quickly tile windows or place an app in Slide Over by dragging app icons from the Dock

Apple Music

  • Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks on the home tab

  • Offline lyrics for downloaded songs so you can view them without an internet connection

Podcasts

  • Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes

  • Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript

Games

  • Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more

  • In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead

  • Improved support for connected controllers such as Backbone and Razer

This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

  • Additional Lock Screen time customization option lets you further adjust its appearance, giving the Liquid Glass material more or less opacity

  • AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer

  • Alarms for Reminders help you stay on top of urgent tasks, and provide snooze and Live Activity support if you’re not ready to check the reminder off

  • Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food

  • Multipack accessory pairing in the Home app lets you use the same setup code to easily enroll multiple accessories when sold together

  • Flash for alerts in Accessibility Settings offers the additional option to have the device screen flash when you receive a notification

  • Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas

  • Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library were not immediately playable at their release time

  • Fixes an issue where a Privacy and Security setting may incorrectly be marked as managed by an enterprise organization

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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