Download iPadOS 26.7 RC (23H24) for iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi

Installation Instructions

Always back up your device before installing beta software. You can back up your iPhone or iPad using iCloud or your computer.

macOS

1. Plug your iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi in to your Mac.
2. Navigate to your iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi in Finder.
3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
4. Select the iPad_Spring_2019_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Windows

1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
2. Plug your iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi in to your PC.
3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi.
4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
5. Select the iPad_Spring_2019_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Linux

1. Install idevicerestore.
2. Plug your iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi 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_Spring_2019_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.