Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular) iOS 7.1.2 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 7.1.2
Build 11D257 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
1.54 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 7.1.2
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.54 GB
- File name
iPad4,5_7.1.2_11D257_Restore.ipsw- MD5
7d714e6adc4ed7fb615d63d44ccd1f91- SHA-1
158c59752d5a8176d344b4b0bac17f3863850a81- SHA-256
669e21ecf40de10ead91b4652a089682af9f74ce4b342c7c2cca1735c7a5fa07
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