Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023) macOS 26.0 beta 7 firmware
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)
Not signed
macOS 26.0 beta 7
Build 25A5346a For Mac14,13, J475cAP
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
16.9 GB
Downloads from updates.cdn-apple.com.
File details
- OS
- macOS 26.0 beta 7
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Install with
- How to restore a Mac with Apple silicon (IPSW)
- Released
- Size
- 16.9 GB
- File name
UniversalMac_26.0_25A5346a_Restore.ipsw- SHA-1
534888380fb34cc5f57cd40dd9fb71db6d9417f0- SHA-256
188e5cdcc622d316bcb5783a2acd5f7d139f54597fa3a04a46c83700fbc3fcdc
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: Mac14,13, J475cAP. 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)