About This Firmware
macOS 12.5.1
(build 21G83) is an official Apple IPSW
for the MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16-inch, 2021),
released on 2022-08-17.
The file 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_12.5.1_21G83_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
97a5c61e21e9ddf25158ec9dca67b482205f9dd311d274a1a59915b4bb042c83
SHA-1
478eca5466157a6eef5cdba8f75884b224c6d3f6
MD5
3d5f06ed500a29f29f82318e0e7fbe4b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022SummerFCS/fullrestores/012-51674/A7019DDB-3355-470F-A355-4162A187AB6C/UniversalMac_12.5.1_21G83_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,11
iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 2024)
Mac16,3
MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 16-inch, 2023)
Mac14,6
MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 14-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,8
MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
Mac16,12
MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
Mac17,4
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16-inch, 2021) 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 MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16-inch, 2021) 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