Where iPadOS 27 Stands Today
The current version is iPadOS 27.2, released October 26, 2026 as build 24B119. 3 iPadOS 27 releases have shipped since September 14, 2026.
Apple is signing iPadOS 27.2 (24B119) for 23 models right now, which is what decides whether a restore to it completes. We recheck that automatically — the iPadOS 27 IPSW catalogue carries it per build.
Every iPadOS 27 Release
Each version, its build number, the day it shipped and the gap before it. Taken from Apple's release feed within minutes of each one and kept permanently — the gaps are measured, not estimated.
| Version | Build | Released | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 27.2 | 24B119 | October 26, 2026 | 28 days |
| iPadOS 27.0.1 | 24A446 | September 28, 2026 | 14 days |
| iPadOS 27 | 24A437 | September 14, 2026 | — |
Which Devices Run iPadOS 27
10 models run iPadOS 27, and 5 that ran the previous version did not make the cut. Every point release under iPadOS 27 reaches the same list — Apple does not drop devices mid-cycle.
The full list across every platform, or check one device.
- iPad Pro (M4 and later)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3 and M4)
- iPad Air (4th generation and later)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad (9th generation and later)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
Stopped at the previous version: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad (8th generation).
The iPadOS 27 Beta Cycle
12 pre-release builds of iPadOS 27 are on record, each with its own page and Apple's notes for it where they were published. The build history lays out every platform side by side.
iPadOS 27 betas are still arriving for the next point release — the install guide covers joining, and leaving is as simple.
How to Install iPadOS 27
Open Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates. A shipped release needs nothing beyond that — no file, no profile, no account beyond the one already on the device.
Coming from an older version, the device installs the newest iPadOS 27 release directly; there is no need to step through the ones in between. If nothing appears, this guide covers the three usual causes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest version of iPadOS 27?
iPadOS 27.2, build 24B119, released October 26, 2026.
When was iPadOS 27 released?
September 14, 2026, after a beta cycle that opened June 8, 2026.
Which devices support iPadOS 27?
10 models: iPad Pro (M4 and later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later), iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later), iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3 and M4), iPad Air (4th generation and later), iPad (A16), iPad (9th generation and later) and others. The full list is on this page.
How many versions of iPadOS 27 are there?
3 so far: iPadOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.0.1, iPadOS 27.
Can I still downgrade to iPadOS 27?
Only to a build Apple is signing, which today means iPadOS 27.2. The catalogue shows the rest.