iPad mini 3 (Cellular) iPad4,8

IPSW Unsigned 15B150

iPadOS 11.1.1

iPadOS

Version

11.1.1

Build ID

15B150

File Size

2.43 GB

Release Date

2017-11-09

Last Updated

2017-11-07

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 11.1.1 (build 15B150) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini 3 (Cellular), released on 2017-11-09. 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_11.1.1_15B150_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 dd65d7367ae0c573414e640c9a7c788186ac862ecc2587bbbc290389a8028a5b

SHA-1 dcccbfb58ea177de7b63851a890d7895e24321cf

MD5 94b5fab53c192ea22f603973783aff04

Direct URL

http://appldnld.apple.com/ios11.1.1/091-42398-20171106-45286298-C39A-11E7-BA9A-45BCF8FD2868/iPad_64bit_TouchID_11.1.1_15B150_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