Download iPadOS 15.8.5 (19H394) for iPad mini 4 (Cellular)
You will have to note that you can only restore signed IPSW firmware files using iTunes or 3utools.
✅ This IPSW firmware is Signed
| Firmware Identifier | iPad5,2 |
|---|---|
| iPadOS Version | 15.8.5 |
| Release Date | 2025-09-15 |
| Update Date | 2025-09-04 |
| Sha1sum |
3f1d43d1301378d77cd8155d04b13600e1e9bf62
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| Sha256sum |
22a0dbca8837a4a8261a6353eafcac3428385497b66181c8882e2f506f48a1fa
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| md5sum |
b143a9a7fb4fe38761ccb214f102a00c
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| Size | 4.71 GB |
| FileName |
iPad_64bit_TouchID_15.8.5_19H394_Restore.ipsw
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| Status |
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Release Notes
It should be noted that these are the official release notes for the from Apple
Universal Control
- Universal Control allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard across iPad and Mac
- Text can be typed on either iPad or Mac and you can drag and drop files between them
Emoji
- New emoji including faces, hand gestures, and household objects
- Handshake emoji allows you to choose separate skin tones for each hand
FaceTime
- SharePlay sessions can be initiated directly from supported apps
Siri
- Siri can provide time and date information while offline on iPad Pro with A12Z Bionic and later
- Siri now includes an additional voice, expanding the diversity of options
This release also includes the following enhancements for your iPad:
- Volume controls can be set to adjust as you rotate your iPad, on iPad (5th generation and newer), iPad mini (4th and 5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation), and iPad Pro
- iCloud custom email domains can be managed from Settings
- Safari webpage translation adds support for Italian and Chinese (Traditional)
- Podcasts app adds episode filters for seasons, played, unplayed, saved, or downloaded episodes
- News offers enhanced discovery of audio content in the Today feed and Audio tab
- Camera in keyboard can be used to add text to Notes and Reminders
- Shortcuts adds support for tags in Reminders; add, remove, or query tags when creating and editing Shortcuts
- Security recommendations can now be hidden
- Saved passwords can now include your own notes in Settings
This release also includes bug fixes for your iPad:
- Keyboard may insert period between typed numbers
- News widgets in Today View may not open articles when tapped
- Photos and videos may not sync to iCloud Photo Library
- Speak Screen Accessibility feature may quit unexpectedly within the Books app
- Live Listen may not turn off when switched off in Control Center
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100