Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Mac14,3
About This Firmware
macOS 26.2
(build 25C56) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Mac mini (M2, 2023),
released on 2025-12-12.
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_26.2_25C56_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
bc7c67b2a2cc4ac8c9da0c2b149b9f31e153cd542ce387e6fb8620e41b5278ef
SHA-1
f034b05ce26abe3c8e5ae8f1f6574119b10cafbe
MD5
285226832f98f5676f540cdb7ee44b6b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025FallFCS/fullrestores/093-37399/E144C918-CF99-4BBC-B1D0-3E739B9A3F2D/UniversalMac_26.2_25C56_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Mac14,2
MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 14-inch, 2021)
MacBookPro18,3
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro)
Mac17,9
MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 14-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,8
MacBook Pro (M3, 14-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,3
Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
Mac14,12
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