Download iPadOS 12.5.6 (16H71) 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 12.5.6
Release Date 2022-08-31
Update Date 2022-08-23
Sha1sum
25d2c5a6f16bd21def6b28f23d17fc0a954bff18
Sha256sum
c3e3ac190712dbceab6de864cd7317bd44fafc8f2b8d77f0cfc157274c3a7c2a
md5sum
0fd04aa3cfbe9b65aec05af9464c5e44
Size 2.75 GB
FileName
iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.5.6_16H71_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