About This Firmware
macOS 27.2
(build 26B7124) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iMac (24-inch, M6),
released on 2026-11-05.
The download is 19.43 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
UniversalMac_27.2_26B7124_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
44f88c404b409847bd164f1e87a7e3d3968b9c68376a76c913c4902ca0fb4bfc
SHA-1
b10b25896174e29c76c5c28de6a818999b31d9fa
MD5
fc4244384cebb835c2db4729e76b6983
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026FallFCS/04f50f4e-1485-4efb-bd81-f3d743fdff4a/UniversalMac_27.2_26B7124_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
Mac Studio (M5 Max)
Mac17,14
MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 14-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,8
MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)
Mac16,13
iMac (Two Ports, 24-inch, 2024)
Mac16,2
Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)
Mac17,15
MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 16-inch, 2023)
Mac14,6
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iMac (24-inch, M6) 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 iMac (24-inch, M6) 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