How to Downgrade iOS Device (iPhone/iPad)?

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How to Downgrade iOS Device (iPhone/iPad)?

27 January 2021 Amanda J. Brook Senior Product Manager

Summary
Usually, we upgrade iOS to fix the bugs and issues. But we sometimes regret upgrading and want to downgrade because the new iOS version brings new problems. In this article, we will talk about how to downgrade iOS.

Content

Part 1: About iOS Downgrade

Part 2: Preparations of iOS Downgrade

Part 3: How to Downgrade Signed iOS

1. Downgrade iOS at One Click
2. Downgrade iOS with iTunes

Part 4: How to Downgrade Unsigned iOS

Part 5: Problems of iOS Downgrade

1. Repeated Failure of iOS Downgrade
2. Frozen in Recovery Mode/DFU Mode/Apple Logo
3. Unable to Downgrade to iOS 13.2

Part 1: About iOS Downgrade

Apple regularly updates iOS to offer new functions and strengthen performance and security. It is common for iOS users to update their devices to the latest version. However, for some old iOS devices, the latest version may not be good to them. When the version is not suitable for the device, you can downgrade iOS.

TipsWhat is iOS downgrade?

iOS downgrade means installing the old iOS versions in iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.

Now, the latest iOS version is 14.0.1. Each time the latest version is published, Apple will close the code signing of the old version after a few days. Before the shutdown, you can recover the signed IPSW through iTunes. But iTunes cannot recover the unsigned iOS. If you want to downgrade the system to iOS 11/12, you should use the other tools.

Notes of iOS downgrade:

● Update iTunes to the latest version.

● All data will be emptied in this process. Please back up your device data beforehand.

● Check the signing status of IPSW.

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Next, we will talk about what you should prepare for iOS downgrade.

Part 2: Preparations of iOS Downgrade

We should complete three steps, namely back up the device data, close the function [Find My iPhone/iPad] and download the IPSW firmware.

1. Back up Data

You can back up your device data through iTunes or iCloud. iTunes is recommended.

Steps:

① Update iTunes to the latest version and then connect iPhone/iPad to the computer.

② Within iTunes, click on [Summary] – [Backup Now]. Of course, you can select [Encrypt to Backup] to protect the backup file.

2. Close “Find My iPhone/iPad”

You should disable the function [Find My iPhone/iPad].

Steps:

① Unlock iPhone/iPad and tap on your Apple account in [Settings].

② Tap on [iCloud] – [Find My iPhone/iPad]. Close the function.

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3. Download IPSW Firmware

IPSW firmware is necessary for iOS downgrade. But, if you use Renee iPassFix, it can complete this step automatically.

IPSW is the file used to install iOS in iTunes. You can refresh your device with the IPSW firmware. Before downgrading iOS, you should check if the IPSW firmware you download is signed or not. Otherwise, the unsigned IPSW cannot be used in iPhone/iPad. To check and download IPSW, get access to https://ipsw.me/.

As the tasks are finished, you can continue to learn about how to downgrade iOS.

Part 3: How to Downgrade Signed iOS

1. Downgrade iOS at One Click

Renee iPassFix is the professional and multifunctional software for iOS recovery. It can easily upgrade/degrade iOS, reset device and fix bugs. Compared to the other tools, it is more user-friendly. It can recognize your device model and provide the available iOS versions. All iOS devices and iOS versions are supported by Renee iPassFix.

Features:

● The whole process is safe. You can smoothly use your iPhone/iPad after downgrading iOS.

● Only 3 steps should be gone through. You don’t need to download IPSW but downgrade iOS at one click.

● It can fix system problems. When your iPhone/iPad is installed with the iOS beta version, it may be frozen in the recovery mode/DFU/startup logo or there is no screen response. Renee iPassFix can solve these problems.

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