Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular) iOS 8.0 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 2 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 8.0
Build 12A365 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
2.05 GB
Downloads from appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 8.0
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.05 GB
- File name
iPad4,5_8.0_12A365_Restore.ipsw- MD5
5b7f1829309df9e83f4b01f6393dd803- SHA-1
616feb70aea4c25908001a3174b1311ba2c1359e- SHA-256
61736f5307bb2ed6f98ad46873e5e439d340af46235ce4d4fa17995ea9a43e92
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