iPad mini (WiFi)

iPad2,5

IPSW Unsigned

iPadOS 8.4.1

12H321

OS: iPadOS
Version: 8.4.1
Build: 12H321
File Size: 1.41 GB
Released: 2015-08-13

About This Firmware

iPadOS 8.4.1 (build 12H321) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini (WiFi), released on 2015-08-13. The download is 1.41 GB and is served directly from Apple's CDN. This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.

Verify the download using the checksums below.

Filename

iPad2,5_8.4.1_12H321_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 ce6cd59a4a3271eccb93b31c8d40e94ad966112999576663b3ab235196154756

SHA-1 365d4a8e9ea9613c6bdb6db35cba0331580f7ae7

MD5 eae9538fc1e788a2e57a043c3f163f79

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/ios8.4.1/031-31249-20150812-75235CC6-3C8F-11E5-848D-BE1A3A53DB92/iPad2,5_8.4.1_12H321_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iPad mini (WiFi) 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 (WiFi) 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 tip

If 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