iOS Downgrade - How to return to the old software

If your iPhone stops working properly and operates slowly after an update, you can try to return to the previous version of iOS. To do this, you need to connect the device to a computer and iTunes.

To restore an old version of iOS, you need the free iTunes program. You need to connect your iPhone to a PC or Mac.

Restore old version: perform iOS downgrade

Before you start, you should in any case create a of your iOS device to have all data backed up in case of possible problems.

1. For the downgrade, it is first necessary to download the desired older version of iOS on the computer. This is possible, for example, at IPSW downloads.
2. After the download, connect the mobile device to the computer and open iTunes. Select the desired device under Devices.
3. Following the selection of the iOS device, hold down the Shift key on Windows or the Alt key on Mac while clicking "Restore" in the Device menu.
4. Select the desired iOS variant by clicking "Update". Restart the device after the downgrade is complete.

Notes on Downgrades

In particular, the major updates cause glitches and problems for older devices as they include many new features and apps. In some cases, a downgrade then becomes necessary. In case of technical problems, you can also perform the iOS downgrade by loading an old backup. This will also restore the old iOS version.