Apple iPad mini 4 (Cellular) iOS 11.2.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 4 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 11.2.1
Build 15C153 For iPad5,2, J97AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 15.8.8
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
2.44 GB
Downloads from appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 11.2.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.44 GB
- File name
iPad_64bit_TouchID_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw- MD5
2f5a8e21aa41456111aea8555536482e- SHA-1
5a673cb851a7c6b94c3a16cde0f780bbfed5f11f- SHA-256
d22407b8ca84c30bc8ae54c6e00e3b85991bdb8ed96a3cc968081f9feeb6dc99
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: iPad5,2, J97AP. 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