Downgrade (downgrade firmware) with iOS 8 before iOS 7.1.2 is still possible! We are already accustomed to Apple within a day after the official release of the new version of iOS, it stops signing the previous modification of the system. So with the advent of iOS 8, everyone understood that there would be no way back after the update. However, this time things did not go as usual.

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Servers Apple still sign firmware iOS 7.1.2, which means that users can easily "roll back" to the seventh version of the operating system.

How to rollback (downgrade firmware) from iOS 8 to iOS 7.1.2

To downgrade from iOS 8 no additional utilities are required, the whole process will take you a few minutes. So, we do the following:

1 . Download firmware iOS 7.1.2 for your device, you can do it in our website.

2 . In iOS device settings with iOS 8 go to the iCloud section and disable the feature Find iPhone,

3 . Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and launch iTunes.

4 . Select a device, press the button alt(for OS X) or Shift(for Windows) on your computer keyboard and press Reestablish.
5 . In the window that opens, select the downloaded firmware iOS 7.1.2 and confirm the recovery process.

6 . After a few minutes, the firmware will be downloaded to the device.

So, if iOS 8 does not suit you for a number of reasons, or if you do not want to lose the jailbreak. Hurry while Apple did not cover the vine.

iOS 7 - at one time made a lot of noise, until the recent release of the 10th version of the operating system, the "seven" held the pedestal of the largest update to the Apple mobile platform. In addition to a bunch of new options, it also brought a completely new, so-called flat design. Needless to say, all i-users immediately rushed to update their devices as soon as possible.

However, it soon became clear that not all Apple devices that are allowed to update to iOS 7 work with it quickly and without glitches. So, for example, if there were practically no problems on the iPhone 4S, and the four were seriously lagging. That is why many iPhone 4 users, some time after "communication" with the seven, asked themselves the question - is it possible to roll back to iOS 6?

We answer - you can! In this article, we will tell you how to return iOS 6 to the fourth iPhone.

An interesting question, the answer is simple - no way! Apple does not officially support downgrading devices to previous versions of iOS. The position of the "apple" giant is - updated? There is no way back!

It turns out that if we decided to roll back “an apple gadget to a version younger than the one that is currently installed on it, we have to perform an unofficial procedure, and not a single unofficial procedure is possible on an i-device without a jailbreak!

For reference: Jailbreak is, in fact, hacking an i-smartphone. The operation allows you to access the closed files of the system and expands the possibilities of personalization. After a jailbreak, a store appears on the device, among other things applications Cydia is an alternative to the official App Store, it contains a lot of unofficial applications for "apple" devices.

How to return iOS 6 to i-device from a jailbreak?

We note right away that the rollback procedure is actually not very complicated, but still some savvy and the ability to handle Apple technology will be required. However, we will try to make the rollback guides as clear as possible, and if you are a novice user, but follow the instructions clearly, there will be no “white spots” left.

Important moment number one! The described rollback methods only answer the question - how can I install iOS 6 on an iPhone 4 smartphone. Other iPhone models cannot be returned to the sixth version of the platform using the guides below!

Important point number two - before doing a rollback - you will definitely need to do a jailbreak!

Important point number three! The most important! The author of the article and the portal that publishes it are not responsible for the possible negative consequences that a jailbreak and rollback can lead to.

Well? Not scared yet? Then let's get started.

Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 7.1-7.1.2

Judging by the title, you probably realized that in order to perform a jailbreak, your iPhone 4 must have one of the following versions of iOS installed. So if you have one of the "zero" versions of the seven, you will first have to upgrade. To do this, go to "Settings" iPhone, then "General", "Software Update", search and download available ones. The maximum version for the four is 7.1.2, most likely, you will see it when searching for updates, it will suit us quite well.

Update completed? The next step is to create a backup - remember the warning? No one guarantees that the jailbreak and / or rollback will be successful. A backup will help return everything to normal in case of failure.

To create a backup in iCloud, go to "Settings", then "iCloud" / "Backup", activate the slider "Backup to iCloud", click the "Back Up" button.

To backup in iTunes, connect the device to the PC, when it is detected, click the "Browse" tab, then "Backup Now".

Well, that's all, if the backup is done, we are ready to jailbreak. Getting Started:

A successful jailbreak will be indicated by the Cydia icon on the desktop.

Rollback iPhone 4 to iOS 6

For reference! Wondering what are SHSH hashes, why are they needed and how to store them? Here is a great article on the subject.

So the first group executes the following instruction:

All! As soon as iFaith installs the firmware, the device will automatically reboot and you can enjoy iOS 6 again.

Well, now about the second group of users who are not lucky enough to have saved SHSH. In their case, the path to rollback will be much more difficult - but in order not to scare you with a lengthy instruction, we will simply give you a link to an excellent video.

What to do if a jailbreak or rollback turned the iPhone into a brick?

Yes, such a situation, unfortunately, is not excluded, but in 99% the device only “pretends” to be a brick and you can save it, to do this, connect your iPhone to iTunes and enter it into DFU mode, most likely, the program will detect a smartphone, but, of course , only in recovery mode. This means that the gadget will work after this procedure, but all data will be erased. However, if you followed our advice and made a backup before the jailbreak and / or rollback, you will be able to pull all the information from the backup during the initial setup.

Let's summarize

So, now you know how to install iOS 6 on an iPhone 4 smartphone. Unfortunately, this procedure cannot be called simple. However, if the device on the seven mercilessly lags, do you have another way out? If it doesn’t work out, you can use a backup copy to return everything to normal (in 99% of cases!).

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How to rollback iOS 8 to iOS 7.1.2 on iPhone and iPad?

If you accidentally updated your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to the latest iOS 8, or you are not happy with it for any reason, you may have performance issues on older iOS devices, and you want to downgrade to the previous version 7.1.2, then temporarily Apple allows you to do this.

Despite the tradition of Apple to complete the procedure for signing the old firmware immediately after the release of the new OS, this time, even after two days after, users still have a chance to roll back to iOS 7.1.2. In other words, you can return the old version of the system and get a digital signature. To do this, you need to follow only a few steps.

Now all those owners of "apple" devices that have upgraded to iOS 8 have the opportunity to "downgrade" - to return iOS 7.1.2. At the same time, remember that this is a temporary phenomenon, and the company can stop signing old versions of the OS at any time. The following is a small instruction for migrating from iOS 8 to iOS 7.1.2. It is possible that you will have to turn off the Find My iPhone function.

What is needed to get started?

• Smartphone or tablet running iOS 8
• iOS 7.1.2 official firmware file (with .IPSW extension)
• iTunes 11 for Windows or Mac OS X

How to revert iOS 7.1.2 after installing iOS 8?

Step 1 A: Install the latest version of iTunes 11, check the version number, and download the iOS 7.1.2 firmware file to which the device will be rolled back.

Step 2: Back up your iPhone or iPad with iTunes or iCloud (screenshot below).

Step 3: Launch iTunes 11 and connect your latest iOS device to your computer.

Step 5: Set the device to DFU mode. This can be done in this way: first hold the lock button for 3 seconds; without releasing it, press the Home button, hold for 10 seconds; while continuing to hold, release the lock button. Do not release the Home button for 30 seconds.

Step 6: iTunes will notify you that the device connected to the PC has entered recovery mode. While holding down the Shift key (or Alt on Mac OS X) on your computer, click the Restore button.

Step 7: In the program window, select the IPSW file from iOS 7.1.2 for your device.

Step 8: It remains to wait for the restoration to complete, the procedure will last approximately 5 - 10 minutes. After recovery, the device will reboot. You should eventually see the instructions for the iOS Setup Assistant.

After the release of a new version of the operating system, it often happens that the number of problems, errors and shortcomings far exceeds the benefits of new features and cosmetic changes. iOS 8 was no exception, whose users have not met any problems, starting with a quick battery discharge, ending with idle applications and general system instability. If the appearance of alternative keyboards did not cause satisfaction, and with the advent of widgets you did not look into the Notification Center curtain more often, but you are furious with sudden problems with iOS 8, you should consider returning to the previous version of the operating system. Wait a little without new features, but then upgrade to a much more stable assembly. A couple of months later, for example.

As a rule, Apple leaves only a small time window for reverting to a previous version of the operating system. There is a chance to roll back only within a few hours after the release of the update. In the case of iOS 8, users can still do this. First of all, you need to go to a special page where you can find out if Apple signs the previous version of the mobile operating system.

If the green marker and the signature "Yes" hint at the possibility of a rollback, you need to download iOS 7.1.2 to your computer. Then, on your smartphone or tablet, you'll need to turn off Find My iPhone in iCloud settings. Then you need to connect the device to the computer, launch iTunes and click "Restore iPhone" while holding down the Shift or Command key, depending on the operating system. After that, it remains to select the downloaded firmware file and wait for the system recovery process to complete. The only thing I would like to advise before these manipulations is to make a backup copy of the data just in case.