Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPadOS 18.5 firmware
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 18.5
Build 22F76 For iPad16,2, J411AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2 beta 4
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
8.62 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iPadOS 18.5
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 8.62 GB
- File name
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.5_22F76_Restore.ipsw- MD5
1017e2a60cc8d103f815842ee2abd98e- SHA-1
4c4a03781310df35d34e5528f73cbd243ec0e1fc- SHA-256
753024127828ddbbfa935b071575d9318ac084086720f5cf0765aff0e44c013d
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: iPad16,2, J411AP. 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