Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iOS 9.3.1 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini 3 (Cellular)
Not signed
iOS 9.3.1
Build 13E238 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
1.88 GB
Downloads from appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- OS
- iOS 9.3.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.88 GB
- File name
iPad4,8_9.3.1_13E238_Restore.ipsw- MD5
f6e21ef23cb006b915b17429ba673ccc- SHA-1
54d4601811d3cd940b3082c322f81b7e8059769d- SHA-256
ce86d8c107e83265f5f3b932a971e5eb4017d84c5b2e0bc4e27f55f5b3165623
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