Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi) iOS 8.4 IPSW firmware

Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi) Not signed
iOS 8.4

Build 12H143 For iPad4,4, J85AP

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 1.89 GB

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File details

OS
iOS 8.4
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
1.89 GB
File name
iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw
MD5
fcb5da8721c2ab9efcca9b49f29dc2f6
SHA-1
6ba1973f20a0c5529bb21d15ed792b549fa96f12
SHA-256
fabc5de665650d223bb5aa28cd2ca3c20ceab65b3912a52901c8ccf3cc2bf41b

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: iPad4,4, J85AP. 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

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