Apple iPad mini 2 (China) iOS 12.4.6 firmware
Apple iPad mini 2 (China)
Not signed
iOS 12.4.6
Build 16G183 For iPad4,6, J87AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 12.5.8
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
Download
2.75 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 12.4.6
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.75 GB
- File name
iPad_64bit_12.4.6_16G183_Restore.ipsw- MD5
6d65ad3827f11644a29db7568fb40665- SHA-1
3fa6013f9698ea91bc04c824bbf1858293381203- SHA-256
aa06867a02db1fb42e97be3600269c443c905f242a454b6369d655f5885a54c4
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPad4,6, J87AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.
Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file