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.
While Apple generally stops "signing" older firmware to prevent downgrades, the iPad mini 1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. 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
Downgrading the 1st generation iPad mini to iOS 6 natively is currently only possible if you have specifically saved SHSH blobs for that device. Unlike the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S, Apple never officially signed an "OTA (Over-the-Air) bridge" for the iPad mini 1 that would allow a public downgrade to iOS 6.1.3. Requirement : Every time the iPad restarts or