This allows you to keep the security and speed of a newer operating system while enjoying the classic aesthetic.

You can natively downgrade an iPad Mini (1st Generation) to iOS 6 for that specific device . Since Apple stopped signing iOS 6 for the iPad Mini years ago, a standard restore via iTunes is not possible .

iPad mini (1st Generation) , a native, untethered downgrade to is currently not possible

: Install the "CoolBooter Untether" tweak to make the device automatically boot into iOS 6 whenever it is turned on. 2. Tethered Downgrade (Experimental)