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iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi

Download iPadOS 27.0.1 (24A446) for iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi

Released
September 28, 2026
Version
iPadOS 27.0.1
Build
24A446
Identifier
iPad13,16
Filename
iPad_Spring_2022_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw
File size
11.46 GB
Download11.46 GB

iPadOS 27.0.1 Release Notes

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

This update provides bug fixes for your iPad.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100

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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Version Released File Size
27.0.1
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 September 28, 2026 11.46 GB
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27.0 beta 8
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27.0 beta 7
24A5424a
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27.0 beta 6
24A5418b
 August 17, 2026 11.38 GB
27.0 beta 5
24A5408d
 August 10, 2026 11.38 GB
27.0 beta 4
24A5390f
 July 20, 2026 11.38 GB
27.0 beta 3 v.2
24A5380l
 July 13, 2026 11.31 GB
27.0 beta 3
24A5380h
 July 6, 2026 11.31 GB
27.0 beta 2
24A5370h
 June 22, 2026 11.51 GB
27.0 beta
24A5355q
 June 8, 2026 11.64 GB

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 (5th generation) Wi-Fi in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad Air (5th 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_2022_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  5. Select the iPad_Spring_2022_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad Air (5th 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_2022_27.0.1_24A446_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.