iPad mini 6 (Cellular) iPad14,2

IPSW Unsigned 21E237

iPadOS 17.4.1

iPadOS

Version

17.4.1

Build ID

21E237

File Size

6.99 GB

Release Date

2024-03-27

Last Updated

2024-03-24

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 17.4.1 (build 21E237) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini 6 (Cellular), released on 2024-03-27. The file 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 SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.

Filename

iPad_Fall_2021_17.4.1_21E237_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 be438faed63f4d4f9527e4c22b04519d4e995e14605174ebcfb8bc4b9d8a602e

SHA-1 872788dee9d68f53dd395729665baabee61f13b3

MD5 1b5d79f440987d7ac6998c79e05e3b1d

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024WinterFCS/fullrestores/052-80438/FBC64511-23DA-452C-87D8-A997A4A1F09D/iPad_Fall_2021_17.4.1_21E237_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 6 (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 6 (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