About This Firmware
audioOS 27.2
(build 24K122) is an official Apple IPSW
for the HomePod mini 2,
released on 2026-10-26.
The download is 4.14 GB and 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 checksums below.
Filename
AudioAccessory11,1_27.2_24K122_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e685e3ad129b4957fa76e571ef13f267ca44c2ce72a0e7f43035026db37332c7
SHA-1
7d8b7606d4f121e3ff6bf975e413dc4d026689ad
MD5
8dcc311a7c6f548c55388d413df84b9c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/05f045dd-35a4-4b00-8bdc-de83b90d9ff8/AudioAccessory11,1_27.2_24K122_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
HomePod
AudioAccessory1,1
HomePod (Unknown Model)
AudioAccessory1,2
HomePod mini
AudioAccessory5,1
HomePod (2nd generation)
AudioAccessory6,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your HomePod mini 2 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 HomePod mini 2 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 tipIf 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