Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular) iOS 12.3 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 12.3
Build 16F156 For iPad4,5, J86AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 12.5.8
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
2.75 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 12.3
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.75 GB
- File name
iPad_64bit_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw- MD5
a37c73cb5d48415da44b487b9ff8e3e9- SHA-1
984a6b6327d40fccbac003349577eca22dee682a- SHA-256
c6d51f97bb10add889ed0b0f23892cabf60dcfc1d848e55a63af7fd86dae20cc
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: iPad4,5, J86AP. 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