iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular) iPad16,2

IPSW Unsigned 22B91

iPadOS 18.1.1

iPadOS

Version

18.1.1

Build ID

22B91

File Size

8.10 GB

Release Date

2024-11-19

Last Updated

2024-11-16

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 18.1.1 (build 22B91) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini (A17 Pro, Cellular), released on 2024-11-19. 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

iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.1.1_22B91_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 79f38f93fa0eca5be246703ea60f85ccd725f40c3642adfc7525f78fd4be3fe7

SHA-1 4b460f435227d58c4f223cacc43861e5309803bc

MD5 ca267d6e49d4cd70935967a3920162a0

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024FallFCS/fullrestores/072-30207/8AFD1482-0274-495B-A789-10ABA7F850C2/iPad16,1,iPad16,2_18.1.1_22B91_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 (A17 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 (A17 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 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