Mac16,11

Mac16,11

Beta IPSW RC Signed

macOS 26.5 RC

25F71

OS: macOS
Version: 26.5 RC
Build: 25F71
File Size: 19.77 GBConsumer Ele
Released: May 4, 2026

About This Firmware

macOS 26.5 RC (build 25F71) is a beta IPSW for the Mac16,11, released on May 4, 2026. The download is 19.77 GBConsumer Ele. This build is currently signed by Apple, so blobs can still be saved.

Filename

UniversalMac_26.5_25F71_Restore.ipsw

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How to Install

iTunes / Finder

macOS & Windows

Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
Connect your Mac16,11 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.

Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up with iCloud or Finder/iTunes before proceeding.

DFU Mode

Recovery tip

If 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 now

SHSH 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 26.5 RC is currently signed — save your blobs now.