Apple Mac mini (M2, 2023) macOS 26.0 beta 2 firmware
Apple Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Not signed
macOS 26.0 beta 2
Build 25A5295e For Mac14,3, J473AP
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: macOS 27.2 beta 4
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
Download
17.5 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- macOS 26.0 beta 2
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Install with
- How to restore a Mac with Apple silicon (IPSW)
- Released
- Size
- 17.5 GB
- File name
UniversalMac_26.0_25A5295e_Restore.ipsw- SHA-1
67022b99e020d10e2a55b7f2d0c3817b1f615cec- SHA-256
5406fc302e9973b68886a12d050c51c59f83b9b4ce5fd2e09631d49bc6caccb5
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: Mac14,3, J473AP. 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)