MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2024) Mac16,5

IPSW Signed 25E253

macOS 26.4.1

macOS

Version

26.4.1

Build ID

25E253

File Size

18.38 GB

Release Date

2026-04-09

Last Updated

2026-04-06

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About This Firmware

macOS 26.4.1 (build 25E253) is an official Apple IPSW for the MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2024), released on 2026-04-09. 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_26.4.1_25E253_Restore.ipsw

Checksums

SHA-256 8aa7f7aea6b20d1839d85a0017c9a1472f26c63ad496919f85db988eb01a5c32

SHA-1 03078f4af82bff5473398ca49f99288c76253fe8

MD5 3b7a661ca701ad50b80ae62cbf2e41e3

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026WinterFCS/fullrestores/122-28781/DCB2FF13-06CB-44C2-BCA2-DFCAF3521D46/UniversalMac_26.4.1_25E253_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 MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 16-inch, Nov 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 Pro (M4 Max, 16-inch, Nov 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