Download iPadOS 12.4.9 (16H5) for iPad mini 3 (WiFi)

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 iPad4,7
iPadOS Version 12.4.9
Release Date 2020-11-05
Update Date 2024-06-03
Sha1sum
437e8f080a86d63edb54ea0aeecb94dae1a7c6b0
Sha256sum
7878623af3e231ef770cb390bc28756c008adad8eb1842ed3d1466cf26eb62f2
md5sum
e6c4b6f61727195d0fbc6c82966dbe80
Size 2.75 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.4.9_16H5_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 update provides important security updates 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