Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iOS 12.5 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 12.5
Build 16H20 For iPad4,8, J86mAP
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 12.5
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 2.75 GB
- File name
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.5_16H20_Restore.ipsw- MD5
8491ee27c27c51e94e0bf9f5a7e067aa- SHA-1
a94a9687c3729ff8c9fc962c487a0310a5f5571f- SHA-256
de264cdb51deb329b0f4e2b599b535d526e8ee7583605cc03e059f7e7569259d
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: iPad4,8, J86mAP. 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