How to roll back iOS on an earlier version. How to roll back to update the iOS application. What if the jelbreak or rollback turned the iPhone in the brick

Developers from Apple quite often publish new versions of the operating system. That's just not always an updated version will be better than the previous iOS. Fortunately, if you want to roll back to an earlier version, it's not so difficult to do it.

In updates, developers change the operation of some applications, optimize programs and correct errors. But it happens that new opportunities are not likely to you, while old are not available. Yes, and the occurrence of errors in the updated version is also possible, and before their correction will pass a lot of time. It is in these situations that a rollback to the previous version of iOS can be useful.

Reasons for rollback to the previous version of iOS may be many

The simplest way to roll back to the old version is official. But he has a number of restrictions. You can officially "roll back" only on the previous version of the system and only for a short time after the update is released. The developers then block the ability to roll back, and users have to look for other ways.

Preparatory actions before rollback on an earlier version of iOS

Before entering directly to the rollback process, preparatory actions must be performed. For this you need:

create a backup of files - not to lose the data that is stored on your device;
select and download the firmware - it is very important that the firmware is downloaded from a reliable source and did not contain errors;
disable the "Find Iphon" function.

Backup

There are two ways to copy data from the Apple device: it is backup to iCloud or copying data using iTunes.

Copying data using iCloud

After the data transfer process is completed in ICloud, they will be contained in the cloud storage. To copy, do the following:

After that, the backup will be created. In order not to regularly repeat actions manually, you can configure the entire process automatically. However, to create a copy before rollback to the previous version there is no need.

Copying data using iTunes

To create a backup with iTunes you will need to install a media player on a computer. After that, do the following:

You can get one of the latest firmware versions on your device on third-party sites. Explore feedback in advance to make sure that the site can be trusted. Most likely, in the process of downloading, you will be asked to indicate how Apple you use, clarify the model and then select the proposed version from the list. After downloading the version you want, be sure to remember where you downloaded the file. He will need you later.

Disable the function "Find an iPhone"

If you have done everything right, you will receive a message on the mail, notifying you about off the "Find iphone" option on your device.

Return to the previous version of the operating system

Firmware rollback is a secure function, and in any case you can return your device to your previous condition. Nevertheless, you still act on your own risk. Be careful, and then you will not have any problems.

To roll back, follow these steps:

So you can return to one of the previous versions of iOS. But can I choose an old version? No, you will not be allowed to download it from the site. Even if you find it in third-party sources, the correct installation will not be produced. These are restrictions from Apple, and the official way is not solved here.

Officially, you can lower the IOS version of the device to one of the previous

Rollback version of iOS using a special program

In addition to the ability to return the previous version with iTunes, there is another way. You can roll back your device using a special program. For example, a program called RedShow is well coped with this task. But it is worth noting the following:

this method is much more complicated and, perhaps, will require you to install a jailbreak (if, of course, it was not installed with you earlier);
if you want to roll back not only on the previous version, but also on the earlier, you will need a SHSH certificate from the old version. Saving occurs automatically if the jailbreak is made. Or you can save data manually after each update using the Tinyumbrella program;
the ability to roll back is not for all devices. IPHONE 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G are ideal, a rollback to iPad 2 is also available on other devices until recently this opportunity was not, but now the developers have added support for several other phones.

The process of rollback itself with this program is as follows:

Download the program.
Translate your device to DFU mode. This mode is specifically designed to update. You can call it simultaneously pressing the POWER and HOME keys on the disabled device. Then, after ten seconds, you need to release the POWER button, but continue to hold home. The device will be translated into the desired mode.
Hold the Home and Power buttons, then release Power
Wait until the RedShow program sees your device.
Click the Extra button, select Even more and then click Restore. You will see the IPSW button, which you also need to click. Press the Restore button to select the firmware file.
Specify the path to the firmware file (this is the IPSW file). If you need to find the older version, try searching for the firmware for your device on the Internet on one of many specialized forums.
Wait for ways to create and process the specified firmware file. After that you will see the SHSH certificate. As it was noted above, you can download it from your jailbreak (press Cydia) or select the previously saved file from the computer (LOCAL button).
Wait for the end of processing the firmware file
Wait until the end of the firmware rollback. If the program issues a message about a problem, try again to translate the device to the DFU mode.
If everything went well, this message appears on the screen.

Rollback of iOS applications

With a rollback of the operating system, we figured out. But what if you need to make a rollback of one of the installed applications? After all, unsuccessful updates are there. To do this, there is the official tool Charles Proxy. It allows you to access the old versions of applications or games on your iPhone or iPad. To use this program is not too simple, so this is a topic for a separate article.

You can roll back the iOS applications to one of the previous versions.

Video: IOS rollback from any version to more old

Most users will have enough official return to one of the latest versions of the device. The main thing is that this version is still supported by Apple. If you need to return to an earlier version, you can use one of the unofficial ways. In any case, now, when installing an unsuccessful update, you know how to act.

Hello everyone, dear iOS users - iPad and iPhone. In today's article, I will tell you how to return the previous one, the old IOS version. Why can this need it? For example, you updated to the new version of the operating system, you do not like it and you want to return the previous version of IOS. The standard methods do it (return) you will not succeed, here you have to spend some manipulations.

The process of "rollback" on the old version of the IOS operating system looks like this:

Selection and download from the Internet you need the version of the IOS operating system.
Connecting a gadget (iPad or iPhone) to a computer, start iTunes.
Adding the downloaded iOS version to the iTunes program, then automatic system rollback.

But before you start recovering the old version of iOS I want to clarify a few moments.:

Before work, be sure to back up your iOS device, this will allow you not to lose data in case of unsuccessful completion of the rollback.
You will not be either iPad too old version of iOS, for example, iOS 6 and below. Apple just stopped signing (activate) version data. Perhaps at the time of reading this article, Apple has ceased to sign and iOS. Before kickback, please take it into account.
The rollback process is painless for your iPhone or iPad, even if you cannot successfully roll back, you can always restore your iPhone or iPad. But in any case, you act at your own risk.

So let's start the process of replacing your IOS operating system on an earlier version.

First of all, before returning an earlier version, you need to download the version of the operating system you want to install on your iPhone or iPad. Immediately I will say that iOS you can download completely free. So, go to the download process:

Follow the link - http://www.getios.com/.
In the Your Device field you need to select the type of your mobile device. For example: iPhone or iPad.
Next, in the "The Model" field you need to choose the model of your device. For example: iPhone 4S or iPad 2 Wi-Fi.
Next, in the IOS Version field you need to choose the IOS version that you want to install on your iOS gadget.
To complete the entire operation, you need to click the "download" button, after which the operating system boot process will begin.

So, after the file with the system is loaded to your device, go to the next step.

Go to the most interesting thing - to replace iOS to an earlier version. To return the iOS, do the following steps.:

Connect your gadget to a personal computer on which the latest version of iTunes is installed (if there are no programs, you need to install it. You can download it by reference - http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/).
Run iTunes program.
In the side menu (if you do not specify, click the Ctrl + S key combination) select your device.
In the field that opens, in the "Overview" tab, find the "Update" button.
Hold down the SHIFT key (if you have Windows) or alt (if you have Mac) and click on the "Update" button. A window will open in which you need to select the previously downloaded file with the operating system.
After all the actions described above, the iOS rollback will begin. It usually does not take much time.

Greetings! Apple has enviable regularity issues software update for its devices and constantly calls users to install new versions of firmware. Sometimes, this call is even too intrusive - which is just worth the notorious "red one" on the settings icon! And although, the temptation to update and see what the new appeared for the iPhone or iPad is very large.

And here you can allow a big mistake. So, imagine that you still installed the new version of iOS, looked, fell ... And you did not like it! Is it possible to roll back and return the old firmware? Now let's try to figure it out. Baister!

And most importantly, why do you need to start ...

In most cases, the "rollback" is impossible. At its discretion, it is impossible to change and "jump" with one version of iOS to another.

For example, if you have an iPhone or iPad from iOS 10, then you cannot establish iOS 9 or 8 yourself. Absolutely no.

Why? The thing is that Apple has a so-called "firmware signature" system. And, usually, the company signs (that is, it allows you to install) Only the most relevant version of iOS. Similarly, precisely because of the lack of this signature, it is impossible to increase the firmware "just a little bit".

For example, you have installed iOS 8 and you want IOS 9, and not currently currently relevant to the tenth version. Is it possible to do so? Not. Update is possible only to the software that is the most latter.

As you can see, Apple is true for yourself and maximizes the user in working with software. Want to update? Install only the latest firmware. Want to "downgrade" version iOS? You can't do it - everything is for your safety!

And if it is impossible? In fact, there are small exceptions, and although they are practically irrelevant for a mass user, it is useful to know about them. So, in what cases can I install the previous version of iOS on the iPhone or iPad:

So, "ordinary" people (to which I relate my own modest person), you need to remember that:

For any device "older" iPhone 4S and iPad 2, there is no even theoretical possibility at any time make the firmware rollback.

Sad fact, but nothing can be done - such is Apple's rules.

However, if you look at the other hand, everything is not so bad. After all, new software versions are improving security, stability, error correction and many-many other "goodies." Although ... I, for writing articles and instructions, sometimes oh, how lacks the ability to use the previous version of the software on your iPhone.

P.S. The article helped and became a little clearer? Click on the buttons of social networks! :) The author wrote some kind of nonsense? Put husky, let him be ashamed! :(

P.S.S. Why did you need to lower the firmware? And what would you like to return? Write your questions and opinions in the comments!

Updated to the new version of iOS, you may notice that you will not like the firmware. In this case, there is a wonderful way out - to roll back the software to optimal, in your opinion, version. That is, if you updated before, for example, iOS 10, you can easily install iOS 8 on your device using the instructions below.

When it is necessary to roll back iOS

The reasons for installing an older version of the operating system can be the following circumstances:

With new versions of the firmware, the design changes, and the new design may not please all users.
The most common occasion is the appearance of hangs and glitches. Similar problems for two reasons occur: either the new version of the firmware has become available to users in too raw form, with errors in code and flaws, or the device that has been updated has been able to endure for the loads created by the new version of iOS.

Note that the rollback of any device for any version is not possible, detailed information about which device to which firmware version can be returned, you can view the next site - http://appstudio.org/shsh. All data are located in the table format.

How to roll back iOS to a specific version on Apple Device

Before proceeding with the process, it is necessary to prepare the following things:

ITunes program installed on your computer and updated to the latest version.
Scured into an easily accessible folder you have chosen software version that has an IPSW format. You can download it with proven Internet sites, free of free iOS firmware, for example, according to the following link - http://appstudio.org/ios. Download the firmware strictly for your device model, otherwise the installation will have problems.
USB adapter that will connect your device to a computer.

If all the above conditions are performed by you, the next step will be the preparation of the device itself to the rollback process.

Saving important data

Note that when you roll back the device, all the data, applications and media files from it are irrevocably erased, so you should take care of them. There is an option that allows you to delete files from the device, it will be mentioned below in the article, but it is no less stable. You can save everything with the help of a backup created as follows:

Turning off the password

Another important point - disabling the password and the touch ID, if it is supported and enabled on your device.

Deactivation of the function "Find iPhone"

Before any actions with the firmware of the device, it is necessary to disable the "Find iPhone" function, since, otherwise, iTunes simply will not allow you to commit any actions:

Firmware rollback

If all previous preparatory work has been carried out, then you can start roll back. It does not matter from which device you roll back, as well as with which and what version of iOS will transition to.

Connect the device to the computer by using a USB adapter.
Log in to the system.
Go to the settings of your device by clicking on the icon in the form of a phone or tablet.
Hold the SHIFT button on the keyboard if you use Windows, or the Option button if you use Mac OS. Not releasing the key, click on the "Restore" button.
The window opens with folders, you need to specify the path before the firmware you downloaded earlier.
Wait until iTunes extracts software from the firmware and install it. The process can last five minutes before half an hour, do not disconnect the device from the computer and do not interrupt the process any actions, otherwise the device can enter the endless recovery mode.

Rollback without data loss

This option of rollback also exists, it allows you to roll back without losing data on the device. To do this, in paragraph 4 of the "Firmware Rollback" section, you need to click on the "Restore" button, and the "Update" button. All other steps are completely coincided. The only thing worth considering that the fulfillment of the full recovery is, that is, the reset of the system and install it from scratch, safer, since the chance of the fact that any elements remain from the previous version, much lower.

Video Tutorial: how to roll back iOS version

Third-party programs for rollback

If for some reason the method with iTunes does not fit you, then you can use the REDSNOW third party program. It applies free of charge both for Windows and for Mac OS on the official website of the developer - http://redsnow.ru.

By downloading and opening the program, select the Extras section.
Click on the Even More button.
In the menu that opens, go to the Restore unit.
Press the IPSW button to specify the path to the previously downloaded firmware.
In the notification that appears, you will be asked to cancel the increase in the modem or not. Click on option "yes."
A window will open in which you will be warful that the device now will need to be translated into the recovery mode, close it.
Connect the device to your computer using a USB adapter and enter it in DFU MODE. How to do this, step by step is described in the program itself.
If you have not performed such operations before you roll off with this program, you click on the Remote button to automatically find the necessary hashies on your servers.
Ready, now will remain waiting for the end of the process. The device will automatically update to the version you download and turn on, after which you have to go through the process of its initial setup.

Is there a rollback of individual applications possible

If the purpose of your system rollback is to install older versions of the applications, it is not worth it, since there is a better option - use the special App Admin program. Download it can be directly from the App Store for free. Thanks to this application, you can view all available versions of applications installed on your phone, and roll back to them. To use the program, it is enough to select applications to roll back and enter a unique version number to which you want to discard the selected application.

So, installing an older version of the software is possible on all devices from Apple, but you can not roll back to any version, but only to those that have SHSH signature. The process can be performed both through the official iTunes application and through third-party programs. The main thing is to download the correct firmware version and do not interrupt the update process until its complete completion.

And install IOS 12. The system works very quickly even on the ancient iPhone 5S and iPhone 6! But this is the first beta and it works not everywhere stable. Somewhere the camera lags, somewhere just some important applications are not launched, or notifications come on empty. In such cases, you have one way out: rollback to iOS 11.4.

It is not so difficult to roll back. The main thing is to download the file with the firmware.

Remember that when you roll back without a backup you will lose all your data. Therefore, if you do not have a backup made before installing iOS 12, and the data is needed, you will have to wait for official updates.

If you made a backup on iOS 12, then you will not be able to use it, throwing out to iOS 11.4.

So, proceed to roll back:

Select the firmware file you need and download it to the computer.

iPhone 6S iPhone 6
iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone SE, iPhone 5S GSM, iPhone 5S CDMA
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (first generation | second generation)
iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 3
iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 2

2. Disconnect the "Find iPhone" function on your gadget in the icloud settings menu:

Make it necessary! Without this, iTunes will not allow return to the old version of the system.

3. After that, connect your gadget to the computer and run iTunes:

You select the device, climb the Option on the keyboard, if you have Mac, or Shift, if you have Windows, and click the Update button. In the window that appears, select the firmware file you downloaded. After that, agree with everything that offers to make iTunes. Go! This process will take about 15 - 20 minutes.

After roll back, ITunes will offer to restore the backup. You can refuse and configure the device as a new one.

Now your device works again on iOS 11.4! As you can see, rollback - the process is not completely complicated. Enjoy use 😁