Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Mac14,3
About This Firmware
macOS 13.2.1
(build 22D68) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Mac mini (M2, 2023),
released on 2023-02-13.
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_13.2.1_22D68_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
0310220c8a540dc53a92ec9f9e0894db627d8f97fd18c3275eb96865a6e5fe04
SHA-1
01df55b33576064bb440af1adaf571fd14ceaa45
MD5
316a8455f8f9bda811f4643c9c6cdfdd
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023WinterFCS/fullrestores/032-48346/EFF99C1E-C408-4E7A-A448-12E1468AF06C/UniversalMac_13.2.1_22D68_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 14-inch, 2021)
MacBookPro18,3
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Mac14,14
Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
Mac16,11
MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 16-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,7
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Mac14,2
iMac (Two Ports, 24-inch, 2023)
Mac15,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Mac mini (M2, 2023) 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 Mac mini (M2, 2023) 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