iOS 12.3 (16F156) for iPad mini 3 (China)

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iPad mini 3 (China)

✗ 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

  1. Install the latest version of Apple Devices from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPad mini 3 (China) in to your PC.
  3. Open Apple Devices, and navigate to your iPad mini 3 (China).
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 3 (China) to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPad mini 3 (China) in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPad mini 3 (China) in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 3 (China) to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPad mini 3 (China) 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 iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPad mini 3 (China) to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: af9e7df472c7d292482386b9648a09c5fb6165e8. 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 iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: af9e7df472c7d292482386b9648a09c5fb6165e8. 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 iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.3_16F156_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: af9e7df472c7d292482386b9648a09c5fb6165e8. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sumb7f026061a6f6c978faa1caea129b72cd39860906aba4594ccfa4e06f9b5a7c6
MD5sumb7f026061a6f6c978faa1caea129b72cd39860906aba4594ccfa4e06f9b5a7c6
SHA1sumaf9e7df472c7d292482386b9648a09c5fb6165e8
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

iOS 12.3 includes support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs and features a redesigned Apple TV app. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

AirPlay 2

  • AirPlay 2 now supports sharing videos, photos, music and more from your iPhone and iPad directly to your AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV

  • One-tap playback automatically plays your chosen TV show or movie on the last screen you used based on time and location

  • Siri Suggestions to watch movies and TV shows now include an option to AirPlay

  • Intelligent suggestions are all done on-device so your personal information stays private

Apple TV app

  • The Apple TV app features an all-new design that highlights expertly curated collections and personalized recommendations

  • Apple TV channels offer subscriptions to HBO, Showtime, Starz, and more, available to watch directly in the Apple TV app, online or off

  • Subscriptions to Apple TV channels can be shared with up to six family members, with no new apps, accounts, or passwords needed

  • New release movies are available to buy or rent in the Apple TV app, including the full catalog of over 100,000 movies and the largest selection of 4K HDR titles

  • A new dedicated kids section helps you discover editorially-handpicked shows and movies safe for kids of all ages

  • The Apple TV app can now intelligently suggest playing to the most likely Apple TVs or AirPlay 2-enabled TVs nearby

This update also includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:

  • Adds the ability to follow a magazine from the Apple News+ catalog browsing view

  • Apple Music’s For You tab now updates multiple times a day suggesting music based on themes like genres, artists, and moods you love

  • Fixes an issue that could prevent Apple TV Remote from pausing video, controlling video, or changing volume on supported receivers

  • Addresses an issue that could cause calls made using Wi-Fi calling to drop

  • Fixes an issue where song information from a connected iPhone may not appear in a car’s display

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

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