iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 2023) Mac15,5

IPSW Signed 23F79

macOS 14.5

macOS

Version

14.5

Build ID

23F79

File Size

13.78 GB

Release Date

2024-05-13

Last Updated

2024-05-07

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About This Firmware

macOS 14.5 (build 23F79) is an official Apple IPSW for the iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 2023), released on 2024-05-13. 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_14.5_23F79_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 7cf807a44289986c5b1bbe1bd97f6922fde4eaf421abee237bc6012c3cd96411

SHA-1 40d14da317294bb0181559afdb683bc957caf36f

MD5 a0083c0f07465a643a672c67f5a746e7

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SpringFCS/fullrestores/062-01897/C874907B-9F82-4109-87EB-6B3C9BF1507D/UniversalMac_14.5_23F79_Restore.ipsw

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How to Restore with This IPSW

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 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 iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 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 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