iPadOS 11.2.1 (15C153) for iPad mini 2 (WiFi)

Not signed Released Dec 13, 2017 iPad4,4

Download IPSW

iPad_64bit_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw

2.34 GB

Apple no longer signs this version. Finder and iTunes will refuse to install it on iPad mini 2 (WiFi) — the latest signed version is iPadOS 12.5.8.

The file is downloaded directly from Apple’s servers (updates.cdn-apple.com). Large files download faster with a download manager or curl -O.

On a Mac: shasum -a 256 iPad_64bit_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw · On Windows: certutil -hashfile iPad_64bit_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw SHA256

Public jailbreak tools reported to support iPadOS 11.2.1 on this device:

unc0ver Semi-Untethered

A highly popular and reliable jailbreak supporting iOS 11.0 to 14.8 on most devices.

Guide

Electra Semi-Untethered

A reliable tool for iOS 11.0 to 11.4.1.

Guide

Real jailbreaks are always free and open source. Sites asking you to pay, install profiles or “verify” with surveys are scams.

Back up your iPad mini 2 (WiFi) to iCloud or your computer — restoring erases the device.
Turn off Find My in Settings → [your name] → Find My.
Connect the device with a cable and open Finder (macOS Catalina or later) or Apple Devices / iTunes (Windows).
Hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore. Choose iPad_64bit_11.2.1_15C153_Restore.ipsw.
Wait — the device restarts several times. Don’t disconnect it until you see the Hello screen.

Stuck on the Apple logo? Put the device into recovery mode first, then restore.