Apple iPad mini (GSM) iOS 8.3 firmware
Apple iPad mini (GSM)
Not signed
iOS 8.3
Build 12F69 For iPad2,6, p106ap
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
1.43 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPad mini (GSM)
- OS
- iOS 8.3
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.43 GB
- File name
iPad2,6_8.3_12F69_Restore.ipsw- MD5
3538bd83e51c5cd26c37adf489cd9cf7- SHA-1
382f9305e8bc7b4f9105473ed5c0b67be5b13308- SHA-256
012d8ca895b83cc983fe261f32e6da316c552f14cd7242cc0adf1f7a022820c3
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: iPad2,6, p106ap. 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