iPad mini 2 (China)
Unsigned iPadOS

iPadOS 9.3.5 (13G36)

iPad mini 2 (China)

Other Signed iPadOS Versions
iPadOS 12.5.8 Signed 16H88

iPadOS 9.3.5 Release Notes

iOS 9.3.5 provides an important security update for your iPhone or iPad and is recommended for all users.

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

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

How to Restore iPadOS 9.3.5 IPSW

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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)

  1. Download the iPad4,6_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPad mini 2 (China) to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
  4. To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
  5. To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
  6. Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
  7. Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
⚠️ Note: This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. iTunes/Finder may reject the restore. Use a tool like futurerestore if you have saved blobs.
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idevicerestore (Command Line)

An open-source command-line tool that restores IPSW files without needing iTunes. Useful for advanced users, automation, and custom restore workflows.

  1. Install via Homebrew: brew install idevicerestore
  2. Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
  3. Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t iPad4,6_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
Common flags:
-eErase restore (factory reset) -uUpdate restore (keep data) -dEnable debug output -nDry-run — don't actually restore
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futurerestore (Saved Blobs / Downgrade)

futurerestore allows restoring to unsigned firmware like this one when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.

  1. Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
  2. Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for iPadOS 9.3.5 (13G36) on your iPad mini 2 (China).
  3. Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband iPad4,6_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with iPadOS 9.3.5. Always verify compatibility before restoring to avoid a bricked device.
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Entering DFU Mode

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is required for most manual restores. The button combination varies by device:

iPhone 8 / X and later / iPad with Face ID
Press & release Volume Up → press & release Volume Down → hold Side button until screen goes black → hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
Hold Side + Volume Down for 8 s → release Side but keep Volume Down for 10 s.
iPhone 6s and earlier / iPad with Home button
Hold Home + Sleep/Wake for 8 s → release Sleep/Wake but keep Home for 10 s.

💡 Tip: In DFU mode the screen stays completely black. If you see the Apple logo or a "Connect to iTunes" screen, you entered Recovery mode instead — try again.

iPad4,6_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
Device
iPad mini 2 (China)
Identifier
iPad4,6
OS
iPadOS
Version
9.3.5
Build
13G36
Release Date
2016-08-25
Upload Date
2016-08-20
Size
1.87 GB
Status
Unsigned
SHA1
5705890d958f07a3352606d5f4b3ed2aab714d74
SHA256
f8ee28c76a5e8d4ec8dc29a61cf6f2ef8985df78f9d584e72fbb48393d1a42e3
MD5
f4a2f2157fbdadf89b6bf47296c695fd
⇓ Download IPSW (1.87 GB)