Apple MacBook Neo macOS 26.5 beta 2 IPSW firmware

Apple MacBook Neo Not signed
macOS 26.5 beta 2

Build 25F5053d For Mac17,5, J700AP

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 18.4 GB

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File details

OS
macOS 26.5 beta 2
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
18.4 GB
File name
UniversalMac_26.5_25F5053d_Restore.ipsw
SHA-1
c021c6b884d66795ee81a2a6a404b98a04aec667
SHA-256
f20148c3418071fad7ed667843a1a9a4726f3784037d6fda0449effd293e6106

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: Mac17,5, J700AP. 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)

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