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iPad mini (Global) iPad mini (Global) iPad2,7
IPSW Unsigned 11A465

iPadOS 7.0

OS
iPadOS
Version
7.0
Build ID
11A465
File Size
1.15 GB
Release Date
2013-09-18
Last Updated
2013-09-06

About This Firmware

iPadOS 7.0 (build 11A465) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini (Global), released on 2013-09-18. 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

iPad2,7_7.0_11A465_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 c8417e3f46d66f22cb477450c0f6c91143a5ef5f2a561f48ef3ba045c95104a6
SHA-1 d31dfa9ae5c17c5816a5c0183325cb5d466e3fed
MD5 ceb8ecdb62da1fa040e3665da9638d49

Direct URL

https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS7/091-9460.20130918.re34f/iPad2,7_7.0_11A465_Restore.ipsw

Other Devices

How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows
  1. Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad mini (Global) via USB.
  3. Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
  4. Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
  5. Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
  6. Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.

3uTools

Windows
  1. Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
  2. Connect your iPad mini (Global) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
  3. Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
  4. Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
  5. Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
  6. 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

  1. Quickly press & release Volume Up
  2. Quickly press & release Volume Down
  3. Hold Side button until screen goes black
  4. Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
  5. Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
  6. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active

iPhone 6s and earlier

  1. Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
  2. Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
  3. Black screen = DFU active
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