Apple stops signing older iOS versions shortly after a new release, making downgrades impossible without saved SHSH blobs (which are device-specific and rarely available). Even with blobs, the process is highly technical, unstable, and often fails.
Current Firmware: Your iPad should ideally be on its final supported version, iOS 9.3.5 or 9.3.6. downgrade ipad mini to ios 6 verified
Requirement: Every time the iPad restarts or runs out of battery, you must connect it to a Mac/Linux computer to "just boot" it back into iOS 6. Comparison of Methods Native Downgrade CoolBooter Dual-Boot Tethered Downgrade Blobs Required Yes (Must be yours) Stability Moderate (Some app bugs) High (Once booted) Rebooting Independent Independent Requires PC Storage Full capacity Shared between OSes Full capacity Critical Warnings Apple stops signing older iOS versions shortly after
If you want a real iPad mini running iOS 6, your only verified option is a time machine: Palera1n (Jailbreak): This is a semi-tethered jailbreak for