Download iPadOS 26.7 RC (23H24) for iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

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 (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in to your Mac.
2. Navigate to your iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in Finder.
3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
4. Select the iPad_10.2_2020_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.

Windows

1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
2. Plug your iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular in to your PC.
3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular.
4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
5. Select the iPad_10.2_2020_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.

Linux

1. Install idevicerestore.
2. Plug your iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 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_10.2_2020_26.7_23H24_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to reboot.