Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iOS 8.1.2 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 8.1.2
Build 12B440 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.
File details
- OS
- iOS 8.1.2
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.96 GB
- File name
iPad4,8_8.1.2_12B440_Restore.ipsw- MD5
2e9f71926e519b89da2e70c88caa3290- SHA-1
3df0b71e1c6ee740a195a88e924d3f79460ab2ce- SHA-256
2127562311bcbd8fb917475cbb5dc2fe8cf501a71207f6884fee96213c8eec6c
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.
- 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