Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPadOS 18.5 beta 4 IPSW firmware

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) Not signed
iPadOS 18.5 beta 4

Build 22F5068a 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 beta 4
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
8.62 GB
File name
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.5_22F5068a_Restore.ipsw
SHA-1
80376984cfa36b04122b0e334d755a92db47623e
SHA-256
70dfffd5899c5fe631dcaa3872bbaf335dce4c05cf73bcd5751e3c2ebaa691b4

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

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