MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) Mac15,13

IPSW Signed 23E214

macOS 14.4

macOS

Version

14.4

Build ID

23E214

File Size

13.73 GB

Release Date

2024-03-07

Last Updated

2024-02-29

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About This Firmware

macOS 14.4 (build 23E214) is an official Apple IPSW for the MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024), released on 2024-03-07. 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_14.4_23E214_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 5a1b8e15544cd1b83447c53632c4647b89456d58d8d5d41a4786b839ca9fc6d4

SHA-1 e290075b3e9fef69e7cb9af399e7615e986c7ebf

MD5 0deb5da064cec8d956e458436cc6c71e

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024WinterFCS/fullrestores/052-61990/47F0DD06-1106-4F2E-9CD6-AE6B361A0EC6/UniversalMac_14.4_23E214_Restore.ipsw

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iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 2024)

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Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2023)

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) 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 (15-inch, M3, 2024) 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 tip

If 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