iPad mini 2 (Cellular)

iPad4,5

IPSW Unsigned

iPadOS 8.1.3

12B466

OS: iPadOS
Version: 8.1.3
Build: 12B466
File Size: 1.93 GB
Released: 2015-01-27

About This Firmware

iPadOS 8.1.3 (build 12B466) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini 2 (Cellular), released on 2015-01-27. The download is 1.93 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

iPad4,5_8.1.3_12B466_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 b7e91a172bdd17added5923c7b771577aa5ef66616464c6c2b3ccb84955ceb1f

SHA-1 328195958b01421a0633c57236f47ccbea6f6302

MD5 93051b51867e9972ec90768ad2221da1

Direct URL

http://appldnld.apple.com/ios8.1.3/031-15489-20150119-8A87A1D4-A005-11E4-A5F6-48565BAA4ECA/iPad4,5_8.1.3_12B466_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 2 (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 2 (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 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