About This Firmware
iPadOS 27.2
(build 24B8120) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad mini (A20 Pro, Cellular),
released on 2026-11-05.
The download is 11.70 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPad19,1,iPad19,2_27.2_24B8120_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
28f832f4bb904667ae4b4d004cb233dc80581adb46c86ce40c155d87374be44c
SHA-1
a7121fd8a6821c2f402bd2e441e7b1e68c96de31
MD5
780ddbe5b2126aabe077178b4c130eba
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/d70a938c-e796-4f36-bf9a-cb235fedffba/iPad19,1,iPad19,2_27.2_24B8120_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPad Air 11-inch (M3, Cellular)
iPad15,4
iPad (WiFi, 10th generation)
iPad13,18
iPad Pro (11-inch, Cellular) (3rd generation)
iPad13,5
iPad mini 6 (Cellular)
iPad14,2
iPad Air (WiFi)
iPad4,1
iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model)
iPad8,6
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPad mini (A20 Pro, Cellular) via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
- Connect your iPad mini (A20 Pro, Cellular) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB > Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active