Thousands of users have successfully downgraded iPad Mini (1st gen) to iOS 6.1.3 (build 10B329) using the "kDFU" method.

Conclusion

: Follow the tool's instructions to put your iPad into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode.

You cannot perform a standard, untethered permanent downgrade to iOS 6 on an iPad Mini 1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

The iPad will activate via Apple's servers using the tool's built-in, pre-verified activation method.

Safer alternatives

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A tethered downgrade allows you to install iOS 6 natively, but the device .

No activation issues, easy to switch back. Cons: Takes up significant storage space. What to Expect After the Downgrade

Apple iPad mini 1st Gen Wi-Fi 16GB 7.9 in Black Slate | iOS | 512 MB | Dual Core Apple A5 | Bluetooth | 1 GHz | 768x1024 | IPS LCD | 0.68 lb. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Max iOS Version Max iOS Version iOS 9.3.5 / 9.3.6 Natively Signed iOS 6.1.3? (Via Apple OTA loop) Natively Signed iOS 6.1.3? No (Never signed for this model) Untethered Pure Downgrade Native and complete Untethered Pure Downgrade Only if you have original 2012/2013 blobs CoolBooter Dual-Boot Fully Supported CoolBooter Dual-Boot Fully Supported (Untethered Boot option) Tethered Downgrade Tethered Downgrade Requires Arduino / Pi Pico exploit board Method 1: The Verified Untethered Dual-Boot (CoolBooter) Downgrade and dualboot status of almost all iOS devices

Let’s cut through the fake YouTube tutorials and get to the verified, working methods.

iOS 6 is obsolete. You will not have access to the modern App Store, and many apps will not work. Verified Method: OTA Downgrade to iOS 6.1.3 (Untethered)