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iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi

Download iPadOS 26.6.1 RC (23G82) for iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi

Released
August 10, 2026
Version
iPadOS 26.6.1 RC
Build
23G82
Identifier
iPad14,1
Filename
iPad_Fall_2021_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw
File size
10.05 GB
Download10.05 GB

Want to downgrade from iOS 27.x to iOS 26.6.1 RC without losing data? Read the guide →

iPadOS 26.6.1 RC 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 security fixes for your iPad.

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

Related IPSW

View all IPSW beta for this iPad
Version Released File Size
26.6.1 RC
23G82
 August 10, 2026 10.05 GB
26.6 RC
23G71
 July 20, 2026 10.05 GB
26.6 beta 5
23G5065a
 July 13, 2026 10.05 GB
26.6 beta 4
23G5057c
 July 6, 2026 10.06 GB
26.6 beta 3
23G5052d
 June 29, 2026 10.06 GB
26.6 beta 2
23G5043d
 June 15, 2026 10.12 GB
26.6 beta
23G5028e
 May 26, 2026 10.19 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 mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad mini (6th 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_Fall_2021_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Windows

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and click the "Check for Update" button.
  5. Select the iPad_Fall_2021_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the update process to complete, and the iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad mini (6th 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_Fall_2021_26.6.1_23G82_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi to reboot.