About This Firmware
macOS 12.0.1
(build 21A559) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021),
released on 2021-11-04.
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_12.0.1_21A559_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
3b8fcc1b674542a944fbefb69d29858b0728b1a829d18fd3d3e958691bc693bf
SHA-1
aa422d3ef4a8a1a454e66db586fa71a940901943
MD5
4d27e37df1215c90353a944da731dc14
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021FCSFall/fullrestores/002-23780/D3417F21-41BD-4DDF-9135-FA5A129AF6AF/UniversalMac_12.0.1_21A559_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone X (GSM)
iPhone10,6
iPhone 5 (GSM)
iPhone5,1
iPhone 4 (GSM / 2012)
iPhone3,2
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone14,2
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone14,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 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 iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 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