Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular) iOS 12.4.9 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 12.4.9
Build 16H5 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
2.76 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 12.4.9
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.76 GB
- File name
iPad_64bit_12.4.9_16H5_Restore.ipsw- MD5
0212cdd8b9cc7397b0d4315d3c049394- SHA-1
2017ef52f7ada305a3ac3a4c6aa65066b3746c9f- SHA-256
fee6598c912c682accd88258bf18487561f92e8bac451d495fe86bfb99e5036a
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