Tell HN: Trying to update to macOS 15.7.5 bricked my M2 MacBook Pro

It looks like the latest versions of macOS are bricking certain M2 devices:

Sequoia: https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1s5np92/macbook_pro_m2_max_bricked_sequoia_1575/

Tahoe:

- https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1s47kcx/m2_macbook_pro_completely_bricked_after_updating/

- https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-26-4-update-broke-mbp.2480025/

My machine completely blacked out after rebooting to update. That was quite a shock.

I managed to fix it by forcing it into DFU mode (it required quite a few attempts), begging a family member to let me use Apple Configurator on their Mac, and reviving using the 15.6.1 IPSW. I'm not sure everyone has my resources or luck.

I've never had to do crap like this in the 21 years I've owned a Mac. Apple's software team is in the gutter these days.

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GeoSys 3mo ago ↗

Ah - good call out! That's why I never hurry with the upgrades ...

Hadarai5 3mo ago ↗

I faced the same issue! Here's copy-paste from my comment on Reddit

Macbook Pro 16' M2 Max 64/1TB

Just solved the problem by reviving to MacOS 26.3.1 .ipsw file.

Linkes I used:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/108900 (official guide to get to DFU)

https://mrmacintosh.com/restore-macos-firmware-on-an-apple-s... (mr macintosh guide to do the same)

https://mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-... (mr Macintosh links to .ipsw files, including 26.3.1 image)

Steps I took:

Connect to Macbook to mac mini M1 via USB-C 3.1 gen1 cable (to right port)

use script from Asahi to get into DFU https://github.com/AsahiLinux/macvdmtool

Then drag and drop MacOS 26.3.1 .ipsw file downloaded from mrmacintosh (link 3).

Accept "restore" (didn't try revive, might work?)

Wait + get apple logo on bricked Macbook

My story started with Apple authorized service who wanted to replace logic board for 1000$.