iOS 8.4 (12H143) for iPad mini 2 (WiFi)

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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

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad mini 2 (WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad mini 2 (WiFi).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 2 (WiFi) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad mini 2 (WiFi) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad mini 2 (WiFi) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 2 (WiFi) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad mini 2 (WiFi) in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 2 (WiFi) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ba1973f20a0c5529bb21d15ed792b549fa96f12. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ba1973f20a0c5529bb21d15ed792b549fa96f12. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPad4,4_8.4_12H143_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: 6ba1973f20a0c5529bb21d15ed792b549fa96f12. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sumfabc5de665650d223bb5aa28cd2ca3c20ceab65b3912a52901c8ccf3cc2bf41b
MD5sumfabc5de665650d223bb5aa28cd2ca3c20ceab65b3912a52901c8ccf3cc2bf41b
SHA1sum6ba1973f20a0c5529bb21d15ed792b549fa96f12
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iOS 8.4

This update introduces Apple Music—a revolutionary music service, 24/7 global radio, and a way for fans to connect with their favorite artists—all included in the redesigned Music app. iOS 8.4 also includes improvements for iBooks and bug fixes. 

Apple Music

  • Become an Apple Music member to play from millions of songs in the Apple Music catalog, or keep them offline for playback later

  • For You: Members can see playlist and album recommendations, handpicked by music experts

  • New: Members can find the latest, greatest new music available - direct from our editors

  • Radio: Tune in to music, interviews, and exclusive radio shows on Beats 1, play radio stations created by our editors or create your own from any artist or song

  • Connect: See shared thoughts, photos, music, and videos from artists you follow, then join the conversation

  • My Music: Play from all of your iTunes purchases, songs from Apple Music, and playlists in one place

  • Completely redesigned music player that includes new features such as Recently Added, MiniPlayer, Up Next, and more

  • iTunes Store: Still the best place to buy your favorite music—one song or album at a time.

  • Availability and features may vary by country

iBooks improvements and fixes

  • Browse, listen and download audiobooks from inside iBooks

  • Enjoy the all-new Now Playing feature, designed specifically for audiobooks

  • Books that are Made for iBooks now work on iPhone in addition to iPad

  • Find and pre-order books in a series right from your library

  • Improves accessibility of widgets, glossary and navigation in books made with iBooks Author

  • New default Chinese font

  • New setting to turn off Auto-Night theme in your library

  • Resolves an issue that may have prevented Hide Purchases from working 

  • Resolves an issue that may have prevented downloading books from iCloud

Other improvements and bug fixes

  • Fixes an issue where receiving a specific series of Unicode characters causes device to reboot

  • Fixes an issue that prevented GPS accessories from providing location data 

  • Fixes an issue where deleted Apple Watch apps could re-install

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

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

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