Download iPadOS 8.1.2 (12B440) for iPad mini 3 (China)

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 iPad4,9
iPadOS Version 8.1.2
Release Date 2014-12-09
Update Date 2014-12-05
Sha1sum
92e45be933f5027e7dd5e325cf8c3a6c21ebf391
Sha256sum
a5c6515e9f797c7ffbd197e10d5b4d27a73bcc246ac9b0cbf94da137e440cfbe
md5sum
2b65e3a29db51317c4fa847d03ad447a
Size 1.96 GB
FileName
iPad4,9_8.1.2_12B440_Restore.ipsw
Status

Download IPSW (1.96GB) Check device info
Release Notes

It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple

This release includes bug fixes and addresses a problem where ringtones purchased through the iTunes Store may have been removed from your device. To restore these ringtones, visit itunes.com/restore-tones from your iOS device.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222