iPad Air (3rd generation)

iPad Air (3rd generation)

  • ModeliPad11,4
  • Boardj218ap
  • SoCT8020
  • ChipApple A12
Signed

iPadOS 26.7.2 (23H128) is signed

Apple's signing server is signing this firmware, so you can restore or update to it now. Checked with Apple .

Signed since release, Oct 26, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027.

Released October 26, 2026

Download IPSW 9.9 GB

From updates.cdn-apple.com (Apple). Signet never hosts files.

Restore images (IPSW) 1

VersionReleasedStatusExpiresSize
iPadOS 26.7.2 23H128Oct 26, 2026Signed Signed by Apple Signed since release, Oct 26, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule. Apple's listed expiration Apple's update server (gdmf.apple.com) lists this build until February 3, 2027. Apple can stop signing it sooner, usually a week or two after the next release.9.9 GB
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Over-the-air updates 1

The exact packages Apple's update server offers this device. Encrypted (.aea) packages list the key Apple publishes with them.

VersionTypeSizePackage
iPadOS 26.7.2 23H128Full7.7 GB.zip

Specifications

Chip
  • A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
  • Neural Engine
  • Embedded M12 coprocessor
Capacity
  • 64GB
  • 256GB
Display
  • Retina display
  • 10.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display
  • 2224-by-1668 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Wide color display (P3)
  • 500 nits brightness
Rear camera
  • 8MP
Front camera
  • 7MP
Video
1080p HD video recording
Ports
  • Smart Connector
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Lightning connector
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
  • Bluetooth 5.0 technology
  • Wi-Fi calling
SIM
Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM)
Sensors
  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor
Size & weight
  • 174.1 × 6.1 mm, 456–464 g
Colors
  • Space Gray
  • Silver
  • Gold

Source: Apple Tech Specs