About This Firmware
Firmware 14.5
(build 23F79) is an official Apple IPSW
for the Apple Virtual Machine 1,
released on 2024-05-13.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
UniversalMac_14.5_23F79_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
7cf807a44289986c5b1bbe1bd97f6922fde4eaf421abee237bc6012c3cd96411
SHA-1
40d14da317294bb0181559afdb683bc957caf36f
MD5
a0083c0f07465a643a672c67f5a746e7
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SpringFCS/fullrestores/062-01897/C874907B-9F82-4109-87EB-6B3C9BF1507D/UniversalMac_14.5_23F79_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone17,4
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone16,1
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone15,2
iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
iPhone9,2
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your Apple Virtual Machine 1 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 Apple Virtual Machine 1 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