Mac14,5
About This Firmware
macOS 15.3 RC
(build 24D60)
is a beta IPSW for the Mac14,5,
released on January 21, 2025.
The download is 16.53 GB. This build is currently signed by Apple, so blobs can still be saved.
UniversalMac_15.3_24D60_Restore.ipsw
Release Notes
This update introduces Genmoji, powered by Apple Intelligence, and also includes other enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
- Genmoji creation in Messages and other apps
- Calculator repeats the last mathematical operation when you click the equals sign again
- Easily manage settings for notification summaries from the Lock Screen (Mac with Apple silicon)
- Updated style for summarized notifications better distinguishes them from other notifications by using italicized text as well as the glyph (Mac with Apple silicon)
- Notification summaries for News & Entertainment apps are temporarily unavailable, and users who opt-in will see them again when the feature becomes available (Mac with Apple silicon)
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100
How to Install
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Mac14,5 to your computer via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Hold Option ⌘ (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update or Restore iPhone…
- Select the downloaded .ipsw file and follow the on‑screen instructions.
- Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or not recognised by iTunes/Finder, enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) 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, keep holding Volume Down for 5 more seconds
- 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
SHSH Blobs
✓ Signed — save nowSHSH blobs are personalised cryptographic tickets Apple issues for a specific device and firmware. Saving blobs for a currently signed build lets you restore to it later using tools like futurerestore. macOS 15.3 RC is currently signed — save your blobs now.
A free open-source GUI app for macOS, Windows and Linux. Connect your device and save blobs with one click.
Download blobsaverCommand-line tool by tihmstar. Requires your device ECID and board config.
tsschecker -d Mac14,5 --buildid 24D60 -e [ECID] --save
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