MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Mac14,2
About This Firmware
macOS 13.1
(build 22C65) is an official Apple IPSW
for the MacBook Air (M2, 2022),
released on 2022-12-13.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
UniversalMac_13.1_22C65_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
98dd167fb42b345efbadc62c8bf74faa98ec3d7e6079085dc92ef98c7797b14b
SHA-1
10acbcbfb18bc4c9f00ec58c6137e963eb51beba
MD5
f8ad0aeaf373dd48aeb5daefb89f7370
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/012-60270/0A7F49BA-FC31-4AD9-8E45-49B1FB9128A6/UniversalMac_13.1_22C65_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Mac14,14
MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 14-inch, 2023)
Mac14,9
MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)
Mac14,5
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)
Mac17,6
Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)
Mac14,13
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Mac14,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your MacBook Air (M2, 2022) via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from
3u.com. - Connect your MacBook Air (M2, 2022) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active