Apple iPad mini (GSM) iOS 8.4 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini (GSM)
Not signed
iOS 8.4
Build 12H143 For iPad2,6, p106ap
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 9.3.6
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
1.44 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad mini (GSM)
- OS
- iOS 8.4
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.44 GB
- File name
iPad2,6_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw- MD5
eb64b0136e68077b9b0b30656bb8bd5e- SHA-1
36bc4e8f262493fefef8e6f3688353543fe3870a- SHA-256
02b23757f6936a0c3943388870810d48a026b352454d8e035abf3fa044a8271c
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: iPad2,6, p106ap. 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