Apple Mac Pro (2023) macOS 26.2 beta firmware

Apple Mac Pro (2023) Not signed
macOS 26.2 beta

Build 25C5031i For Mac14,8, J180dAP

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 17.4 GB

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File details

OS
macOS 26.2 beta
Region
Global
Type
IPSW
Released
Size
17.4 GB
File name
UniversalMac_26.2_25C5031i_Restore.ipsw
SHA-1
70a1329bee0bc811d58b4a4a30f1bbc3f83e8314
SHA-256
9021e3909c8a7b4e8556e2512fcb51a34eb15708af7ce983d86f7c6b09b3f295

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: Mac14,8, J180dAP. 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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