About This Firmware
macOS 14.0
(build 23A344) is an official Apple IPSW
for the MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16-inch, 2021),
released on 2023-09-26.
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_14.0_23A344_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
c5a137b905a3f9fc4fb7bba16abfa625c9119154f93759f571aa1c915d3d9664
SHA-1
5e417d4774ac8987698e664986d73725290f09d3
MD5
5d4ba7ee9787c119396f074928f365b9
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023FallFCS/fullrestores/042-54934/0E101AD6-3117-4B63-9BF1-143B6DB9270A/UniversalMac_14.0_23A344_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)
Mac16,13
MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
Mac14,15
MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 16-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,7
iMac (Four Ports, 24-inch, 2023)
Mac15,5
Mac mini (M1, Late 2020)
Macmini9,1
MacBook Pro (M3, 14-inch, Nov 2023)
Mac15,3
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