Apple iPad mini (Global) iOS 8.4 IPSW firmware
Apple iPad mini (Global)
Not signed
iOS 8.4
Build 12H143 For iPad2,7, p107ap
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 9.3.6
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
1.44 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad mini (Global)
- OS
- iOS 8.4
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.44 GB
- File name
iPad2,7_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw- MD5
4279464110fa8a58538d6b7cdb5ecabb- SHA-1
9db2ee18b7d289f026f018d225fea8c2fea17df9- SHA-256
8e732f05b788576423db1fa68a1cc086924869fd4d85fcda8387a2574213ef06
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: iPad2,7, p107ap. 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