iPad mini 3 (China) iPad4,9

IPSW Unsigned 16H71

iPadOS 12.5.6

iPadOS

Version

12.5.6

Build ID

16H71

File Size

2.75 GB

Release Date

2022-08-31

Last Updated

2022-08-23

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About This Firmware

iPadOS 12.5.6 (build 16H71) is an official Apple IPSW for the iPad mini 3 (China), released on 2022-08-31. 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_12.5.6_16H71_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 c3e3ac190712dbceab6de864cd7317bd44fafc8f2b8d77f0cfc157274c3a7c2a

SHA-1 25d2c5a6f16bd21def6b28f23d17fc0a954bff18

MD5 0fd04aa3cfbe9b65aec05af9464c5e44

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021WinterFCS/fullrestores/012-51881/A850BD65-10F5-4DD9-9B19-45AA434E7740/iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.5.6_16H71_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 (China) 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 (China) 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