Mac Pro (2023)
Mac14,8
About This Firmware
macOS 15.5
(build 24F74) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Mac Pro (2023),
released on 2025-05-12.
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_15.5_24F74_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e14517c33c70b4b7cd4f2b1c770284eea242e9da0e3b86464fb7bcb8cae399ee
SHA-1
9f700c4af3994f17f15c62e07e88d95d3a6d643f
MD5
0812c5e642ea38e19bbfe7fafa9f7d6f
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SpringFCS/fullrestores/082-44534/CE6C1054-99A3-4F67-A823-3EE9E6510CDE/UniversalMac_15.5_24F74_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
Mac Studio (M1 Ultra)
Mac13,2
MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,9
MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)
Mac15,12
MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 14-inch, 2021)
MacBookPro18,4
MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 16-inch, 2023)
Mac14,10
MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
Mac17,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Mac Pro (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 Pro (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