Apple iPad 3 (CDMA) iOS 8.4 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad 3 (CDMA)
Not signed
iOS 8.4
Build 12H143 For iPad3,2, j2ap
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
1.69 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad 3 (CDMA)
- OS
- iOS 8.4
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.69 GB
- File name
iPad3,2_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw- MD5
7c27302ce9491e3a6786792aa024a895- SHA-1
bf6acfac949126fa9a7c8adca17361f067b3f0d8- SHA-256
149b006626d6df380b773aa934092342e689c48f25163f8d6743f4f6a7ebf874
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: iPad3,2, j2ap. 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