Download iPadOS 12.4.4 (16G140) for iPad mini 3 (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 iPad4,8
iPadOS Version 12.4.4
Release Date 2019-12-10
Update Date 2019-11-21
Sha1sum
7e09817249e6c26abc0ef327cd32b1a733c86eb1
Sha256sum
b954fe9100a118b99b37b6028b53c2ff78ca1fb25e193f776cf5f1a3055fb221
md5sum
5766f01191af946031e0669f110ae44a
Size 2.74 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.4.4_16G140_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 12.4.4 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