Download iPadOS 8.0.1 (12A402) for iPad mini (Global)

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Firmware Identifier iPad2,7
iPadOS Version 8.0.1
Release Date 2014-09-24
Update Date 2014-09-21
Sha1sum
6774063589683a9146fa38472608de79e1d924bc
Sha256sum
54b26a9f12791f3a282877d5034989b4eb430bfe080fe78f7dc1fc5f59be660e
md5sum
9353a6658f467ba1e89485e84005a198
Size 1.62 GB
FileName
iPad2,7_8.0.1_12A402_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple

This release contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

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IPSWDL.COM is a website that provides download links for IPSW files, which are used to install or restore firmware on Apple devices. These files are sourced directly from Apple's servers.

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