iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iPad4,8

IPSW Unsigned 14C92

iPadOS 10.2

iPadOS

Version

10.2

Build ID

14C92

File Size

2.32 GB

Release Date

2016-12-12

Last Updated

2016-12-06

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 10.2 (build 14C92) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini 3 (Cellular), released on 2016-12-12. 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_64bit_TouchID_10.2_14C92_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 ec4db56f96cd1c27dbdc09ea656c1ea5c0352a7553d2c87f990565fdebfd7c81

SHA-1 0f6d65709a9acd8a804ed03388dc403efd789ab0

MD5 20841ead32671df6c0c13d6140a8d3de

Direct URL

http://appldnld.apple.com/ios10.2seed/031-93567-20161207-6169FAB8-BBD8-11E6-AAE9-8B7FE47229E1/iPad_64bit_TouchID_10.2_14C92_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 3 (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 3 (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