Download iPadOS 12.4 (16G77) for iPad mini 2 (Cellular)

You will have to note that you can only restore signed IPSW firmware files using iTunes or 3utools.

❌ This IPSW firmware is not being Signed by Apple

Firmware Identifier iPad4,5
iPadOS Version 12.4
Release Date 2019-07-22
Update Date 2024-06-03
Sha1sum
57c2cb7197e1d111c5baa735a06bf83d1340e9cb
Sha256sum
e704857bd31ea22a046c203d9a80125c33abdb6176d9eda53aec24f33126818f
md5sum
a103a21632475fb1f6800eec9c8248c3
Size 2.75 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_12.4_16G77_Restore.ipsw
Status

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Release Notes

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

iOS 12.4 introduces iPhone migration to directly transfer data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone, includes enhancements to Apple News+ and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad. This update:

iPhone migration

Apple News

Other improvements and fixes

This release also includes support for HomePod in Japan and Taiwan.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222