Apple Mac mini (M1, Late 2020) macOS 11.1 IPSW firmware
Apple Mac mini (M1, Late 2020)
Signed
macOS 11.1
Build 20C69 For Macmini9,1, J274AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: macOS 27.2 beta 4
Download
12.9 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- macOS 11.1
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Install with
- How to restore a Mac with Apple silicon (IPSW)
- Released
- Size
- 12.9 GB
- File name
UniversalMac_11.1_20C69_Restore.ipsw- MD5
048a4ad637864d279ab08ad22633eca8- SHA-1
fc1fe7eec02c7dddf81d2746c328775e765aed7d- SHA-256
e294a6770b15954e0e87f54004d1b681b9bb146a9b9cb3d563946bfac8775c07
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: Macmini9,1, J274AP. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Macs with Apple silicon (M1 and newer) and Intel Macs with a T2 chip can be restored from an IPSW using a second Mac and Apple Configurator. This reinstalls the firmware and macOS and erases the Mac.
Read the guide: How to restore a Mac with Apple silicon (IPSW)