Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iOS 8.3 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 8.3
Build 12F69 For iPad4,8, J86mAP
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
1.95 GB
Downloads from appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 8.3
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.95 GB
- File name
iPad4,8_8.3_12F69_Restore.ipsw- MD5
10003d45d23ef273f4eb1e449a497684- SHA-1
ace100e2f1b49c6743bb761f15b2d9554fd03faa- SHA-256
14445f5e911a793e47d6500d5d48cbfbaa15414b9b19273329379ff80610397b
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: iPad4,8, J86mAP. 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