Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPadOS 18.6.2 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular)
Not signed
iPadOS 18.6.2
Build 22G100 For iPad16,2, J411AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iPadOS 27.2
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
- iPadOS 18.6.2
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 8.62 GB
- File name
iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.6.2_22G100_Restore.ipsw- MD5
e0ab74f4a6d61c5685e2490f454e5057- SHA-1
24f1e4b312ad1d8962482a32a7024f1921bb98b3- SHA-256
bbdce92d8ae0d0710ad9473b591ef5a02cb4fdcfd7062f5c88b2a958fa9323bc
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: iPad16,2, J411AP. 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