About This Firmware
macOS 12.4
(build 21F79) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Mac mini (M1, Late 2020),
released on 2022-05-16.
The download is 12.89 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_12.4_21F79_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
1f9e921f77bbcb5cf78026389d6f7331cdd675bc081ffac77fc00405a7e822b3
SHA-1
b5553b62da22e5fdbab2b56b6eb1fb74b58555ac
MD5
e22aabbeea0c500502176f974b23cb9c
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022SpringFCS/fullrestores/012-06874/9CECE956-D945-45E2-93E9-4FFDC81BB49A/UniversalMac_12.4_21F79_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 14-inch, Nov 2024)
Mac16,6
MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 16-inch, Nov 2024)
Mac16,7
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)
Mac17,6
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro)
Mac17,8
Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)
Mac17,15
MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 14-inch, 2023)
Mac14,9
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Mac mini (M1, Late 2020) 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 Mac mini (M1, Late 2020) 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