Apple iPad mini 5 (Cellular) iPadOS 17.1 beta 3 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 5 (Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 17.1 beta 3
Build 21B5066a For iPad11,2, J211AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 26.7.2
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.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 17.1 beta 3
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 6.90 GB
- File name
iPad_Spring_2019_17.1_21B5066a_Restore.ipsw- SHA-1
197f87a1ead6615d1ae83342fd4db8a112b2baf4- SHA-256
1d96fd9246969eab1017e84f4ec5fde6a8a31809071e8c1c7c2ee284f6fe862e
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: iPad11,2, J211AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- 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