macOS 12.5 (21G72)
iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021)
UniversalMac_12.5_21G72_Restore.ipsw
Device
iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021)
SHA1
c61f6d5411a5ce703fde89c07d6a963863e4cf67
SHA256
49eb74f3313b0b0c22d4c055f56722143fdae1e5ccb1dcbf779a1a4c4dcbc42b
MD5
a06025227136e75af4e2bc7511f8acf5
How to Restore macOS 12.5 IPSW
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iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and older) & Finder (macOS Catalina+)
- Download the UniversalMac_12.5_21G72_Restore.ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021) to your computer with a USB cable.
- Open Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows / older macOS) and select your device.
- To Update (keeps data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Check for Update.
- To Restore (erases data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Restore iPhone/iPad.
- Navigate to and select the downloaded .ipsw file, then confirm.
- Wait for the process to complete — do not disconnect the device.
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idevicerestore (Command Line)
An open-source command-line tool that restores IPSW files without needing iTunes. Useful for advanced users, automation, and custom restore workflows.
- Install via Homebrew:
brew install idevicerestore
- Connect your device and put it into DFU mode.
- Run the restore command:
idevicerestore -t UniversalMac_12.5_21G72_Restore.ipsw
Common flags:
-eErase restore (factory reset)
-uUpdate restore (keep data)
-dEnable debug output
-nDry-run — don't actually restore
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futurerestore (Saved Blobs / Downgrade)
futurerestore allows restoring to any firmware when you have saved APTickets (blobs) from a tool like TSSSaver or shsh.host.
- Download futurerestore from github.com/futurerestore/futurerestore.
- Ensure you have a saved .shsh2 blob for macOS 12.5 (21G72) on your iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021).
- Put your device into DFU mode and run:
futurerestore -t your_blob.shsh2 --latest-sep --latest-baseband UniversalMac_12.5_21G72_Restore.ipsw
⛔ Warning: Using --latest-sep requires the latest SEP to be compatible with macOS 12.5. Always verify compatibility before restoring to avoid a bricked device.
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Entering DFU Mode
DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is required for most manual restores. The button combination varies by device:
iMac 24-inch (M1, Two Ports, 2021)
Connect device to computer, then follow the on-screen instructions in iTunes/Finder to enter DFU mode.
💡 Tip: In DFU mode the screen stays completely black. If you see the Apple logo or a "Connect to iTunes" screen, you entered Recovery mode instead — try again.
⇓ Download IPSW Firmware (13.12 GB)
