iPad mini 3 (China)
iPad4,9
About This Firmware
iPadOS 12.5.8
(build 16H88) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPad mini 3 (China),
released on 2026-01-26.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.5.8_16H88_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
f675a8a994abdead4619bcc40248ca733e7526ccb84d593f7542ef86670afb15
SHA-1
594aa0599ee77e34e97916f2ad88d70f4b7f79e0
MD5
f978567d68d992ed9b9acf4736ab8456
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026WinterFCS/fullrestores/047-28568/4BF067D1-9411-43EF-AC86-8A6AAC1E2B0C/iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.5.8_16H88_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
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iPad13,1
iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Cellular) (5th generation)
iPad13,11
iPad Pro 9.7-inch (Cellular)
iPad6,4
iPad mini (Global)
iPad2,7
iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model)
iPad8,2
iPad Air 11-inch (M3, Cellular)
iPad15,4
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 tipIf 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