Download iPadOS 12.4.5 (16G161) 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 12.4.5
Release Date 2020-01-28
Update Date 2020-01-17
Sha1sum
03a7b34fb88c6cbfb8d26561eaf0e643de5adc62
Sha256sum
e326b3a59642a1b540ff046854bc01c8b5abe23a634941eee0a38e3eb443d079
md5sum
004d2a5b3c370ca76cc76806d0aaa44d
Size 2.75 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.4.5_16G161_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 12.4.5 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