Download and Install iPadOS 15.1 (19B74) for iPad mini 5 (WiFi) / IPSW Downloads

iPadOS 15.1 (19B74) for iPad mini 5 (WiFi)

✗ This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore.

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This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore. The instructions below are included for reference only.

Windows

Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
Plug your iPad mini 5 (WiFi) in to your PC.
Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad mini 5 (WiFi).
Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
Select the iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

Plug your iPad mini 5 (WiFi) in to your Mac.
Navigate to your iPad mini 5 (WiFi) in Finder.
Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
Select the iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

Install idevicerestore.
Plug your iPad mini 5 (WiFi) in to your PC.
Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 5 (WiFi) to reboot.

Windows

Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
Type Get-FileHash iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 20daee42a656acb3066f20e8ff731b0364e8436a. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
Type openssl sha1 iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 20daee42a656acb3066f20e8ff731b0364e8436a. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
Type openssl sha1 iPad_Spring_2019_15.1_19B74_Restore.ipsw
The output of the command should match the following checksum: 20daee42a656acb3066f20e8ff731b0364e8436a. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum	`58ecb7a60b321a1caa187912860d0b6a5c7c53243e9bf474cc255caec54515ec`
MD5sum	`58ecb7a60b321a1caa187912860d0b6a5c7c53243e9bf474cc255caec54515ec`
SHA1sum	`20daee42a656acb3066f20e8ff731b0364e8436a`

Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iPadOS 15.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This release also adds Live Text support to the Camera app, and includes other features, and bug fixes for your iPad.

SharePlay

• SharePlay is a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps

• Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward

• Smart volume automatically lowers the audio of a movie, TV show or song when your friends speak

• Apple TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while you continue the FaceTime call on iPad

• Screen sharing lets everyone on a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out

Live Text

• Camera app Live Text support recognizes text, phone numbers, addresses, and more so you can take action on them (iPad with A12 Bionic and later)

• Keyboard support lets you insert text directly from the Camera into any text field (iPad with A12 Bionic and later)

Translate

• Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support in the Translate app and system-wide translation

Home

• New automation triggers based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor

Shortcuts

• New pre-built actions let you overlay text on images or gifs, plus a new collection of games lets you pass the time with Siri

This release also fixes the following issues:

• Photos app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos

• Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen

• Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222