Yes, IPSW files are safe to use as long as they are downloaded from trusted sources like iosfixkit.com.

What is an IPSW file?

An IPSW file is a firmware update file used by Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods, for restoring or updating their operating system.

How do I install an IPSW file?

You can install an IPSW file using iTunes or Finder (on macOS Catalina and later). Download the correct IPSW file, connect your device, and use the 'Restore' option while holding Shift (Windows) or Option (Mac) to select the IPSW file.

Can I downgrade my iPhone using IPSW?

You can downgrade your iPhone using an IPSW file only if Apple is still signing the previous iOS version. Unsigned IPSWs cannot be restored via iTunes.

How do I check if an IPSW file is signed?

You can check the signing status of an IPSW file using iosfixkit.com, where we provide real-time updates on which versions are currently signed by Apple.

Can I use IPSW to jailbreak my device?

Some jailbreak tools require specific IPSW files, but installing an IPSW alone does not jailbreak a device. You need additional tools such as checkra1n or unc0ver.

Official Apple Firmware

Download iOS Firmware for MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)

Signed and unsigned IPSW files for Mac14,5. Direct downloads from Apple's CDN servers.

Product

Platform

Version

Download

IPSW Firmware
Specs

Signed IPSWs

Restore Possible

iOS 26.3

25D125

Feb 11, 2026

Release Date

17.58 GB

Size

iOS 26.2

25C56

Dec 12, 2025

Release Date

17.45 GB

Size

iOS 26.1

25B78

Nov 3, 2025

Release Date

17.43 GB

Size

iOS 26.0.1

25A362

Sep 29, 2025

Release Date

17.01 GB

Size

iOS 26.0

25A354

Sep 15, 2025

Release Date

17.01 GB

Size

iOS 15.6.1

24G90

Aug 20, 2025

Release Date

15.66 GB

Size

iOS 15.6

24G84

Jul 29, 2025

Release Date

15.66 GB

Size

iOS 15.5

24F74

May 12, 2025

Release Date

15.72 GB

Size

iOS 15.4.1

24E263

Apr 16, 2025

Release Date

15.65 GB

Size

iOS 15.4

24E248

Mar 31, 2025

Release Date

15.65 GB

Size

iOS 15.3.2

24D81

Mar 11, 2025

Release Date

15.40 GB

Size

iOS 15.3.1

24D70

Feb 10, 2025

Release Date

15.40 GB

Size

iOS 15.3

24D60

Jan 27, 2025

Release Date

15.40 GB

Size

iOS 15.2

24C101

Dec 11, 2024

Release Date

15.40 GB

Size

iOS 15.1.1

24B91

Nov 19, 2024

Release Date

14.67 GB

Size

iOS 15.1

24B83

Oct 28, 2024

Release Date

14.66 GB

Size

iOS 15.0.1

24A348

Oct 3, 2024

Release Date

14.66 GB

Size

iOS 15.0

24A335

Sep 16, 2024

Release Date

14.66 GB

Size

iOS 14.6.1

23G93

Aug 7, 2024

Release Date

13.77 GB

Size

iOS 14.6

23G80

Jul 29, 2024

Release Date

13.77 GB

Size

iOS 14.5

23F79

May 13, 2024

Release Date

13.78 GB

Size

iOS 14.4.1

23E224

Mar 25, 2024

Release Date

13.73 GB

Size

iOS 14.4

23E214

Mar 7, 2024

Release Date

13.73 GB

Size

iOS 14.3.1

23D60

Feb 8, 2024

Release Date

13.51 GB

Size

iOS 14.3

23D56

Jan 22, 2024

Release Date

13.51 GB

Size

iOS 14.2.1

23C71

Dec 19, 2023

Release Date

13.49 GB

Size

iOS 14.2

23C64

Dec 11, 2023

Release Date

13.49 GB

Size

iOS 14.1.2

23B92

Nov 30, 2023

Release Date

13.02 GB

Size

iOS 14.1.1

23B81

Nov 7, 2023

Release Date

13.02 GB

Size

iOS 14.1

23B74

Oct 25, 2023

Release Date

13.02 GB

Size

iOS 14.0

23A344

Sep 26, 2023

Release Date

12.95 GB

Size

iOS 13.6

22G120

Sep 21, 2023

Release Date

12.01 GB

Size

iOS 13.5.2

22G91

Sep 7, 2023

Release Date

12.01 GB

Size

iOS 13.5.1

22G90

Aug 17, 2023

Release Date

12.01 GB

Size

iOS 13.5

22G74

Jul 24, 2023

Release Date

12.01 GB

Size

iOS 13.4.1

22F82

Jun 21, 2023

Release Date

11.86 GB

Size

iOS 13.4

22F66

May 18, 2023

Release Date

11.87 GB

Size

iOS 13.3.1

22E261

Apr 7, 2023

Release Date

11.85 GB

Size

iOS 13.3

22E252

Mar 27, 2023

Release Date

11.85 GB

Size

iOS 13.2.1

22D68

Feb 13, 2023

Release Date

11.64 GB

Size

iOS 13.2

22D49

Jan 23, 2023

Release Date

11.64 GB

Size

Unsigned IPSWs

Cannot Restore

No unsigned IPSWs available for this device.

MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)

Technical Specifications

Model Identifier

MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)

Board Configuration

J414cAP

Platform

t6021

Chip ID (CPID)

24609

Ad Blocker Detected!

Download iOS Firmware for MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)

Signed IPSWs

iOS 26.3

iOS 26.2

iOS 26.1

iOS 26.0.1

iOS 26.0

iOS 15.6.1

iOS 15.6

iOS 15.5

iOS 15.4.1

iOS 15.4

iOS 15.3.2

iOS 15.3.1

iOS 15.3

iOS 15.2

iOS 15.1.1

iOS 15.1

iOS 15.0.1

iOS 15.0

iOS 14.6.1

iOS 14.6

iOS 14.5

iOS 14.4.1

iOS 14.4

iOS 14.3.1

iOS 14.3

iOS 14.2.1

iOS 14.2

iOS 14.1.2

iOS 14.1.1

iOS 14.1

iOS 14.0

iOS 13.6

iOS 13.5.2

iOS 13.5.1

iOS 13.5

iOS 13.4.1

iOS 13.4

iOS 13.3.1

iOS 13.3

iOS 13.2.1

iOS 13.2

Unsigned IPSWs

MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 14-inch, 2023)

How to Install

Backup Your Data

Connect Device

Turn Off Find My

Install .ipsw File

Restore Backup