How to Downgrade iOS with/without iTunes [iOS 15]

With the release of iOS 15, many iPhone or iPad users would like to upgrade iOS or iPadOS to enjoy better performance and new iOS features. However, some users are meeting system errors like iPhone software update failed, unable to check for iOS update during using new iOS version, or the iOS 15 doesn’t work well on some iPhone models, etc.

Then, is it possible to downgrade iOS? The answer is YES. Here in this post, you will get ways to downgrade your iPhone and iPad with and without using the iTunes app on your computer. But keep in mind that before any iOS updating or downgrading, make sure that you’ve backed up your device. So you can downgrade iOS without losing data.

How Do You Downgrade iOS without iTunes

If you do not wish to use iTunes to downgrade iOS on your devices for some reason, there’re some other iOS downgrade tools to help you uninstall iOS 15 beta and bring down your iOS version without using iTunes.

Method 1. Downgrade iOS or iPadOS with AnyFix

Firstly, we’d like to recommend a wonderful tool that can downgrade iOS with ease, AnyFix – iOS System Recovery. It is designed to fix various iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/iTunes issues in minutes, and bring your Apple devices back to normal without data loss. With AnyFix, you can downgrade iOS 15 to an older iOS version on your iPhone. Also, it supports removing the iOS beta version.

Besides, other iOS devices system errors can also be fixed by it. For instance, you can use AnyFix to solve problems as iPhone being stuck on the lock screen, iPhone being stuck on backing up, iPhone won’t reset, the iPhone is stuck in the boot loop, etc. Check the main features of AnyFix below.

Steps to Download Old iOS Versions to Downgrade iOS with AnyFix:

Step 1. Get the latest version of AnyFix on your computer > Launch AnyFix > Click Upgrade/Downgrade iOS panel.

Step 2. Connect iOS device to computer via USB cable > Choose 1 click to downgrade iOS/iPadOS > Tap on Start Now button.

Step 3. Next, select an older firmware version to Download > Tap on the Downgrade button to continue.

Step 4. AnyFix will start the iOS downgrading process automatically. When the process is completed, you will see the Downgrade Completed page below. Please do not disconnect your device until it restarts.

Method 2. Revert to an Older iOS Version with TinyUmbrella

The second method uses a tool called TinyUmbrella to save your SHSH blobs. It then uses a server to help you downgrade your iOS device.

This will be a complicated process to do if you are not too tech-savvy. You might not want to do it if you do not feel comfortable as this can lead to bricking your iOS device.

If you are confident enough that you can do it, then the following steps for how to downgrade iOS without iTunes will help you out.

1. Download and install the TinyUmbrella utility on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch the utility.
3. Click on the option that says Save SHSH and then click on Start TSS Server.
4. Right-click on your device in the sidebar and choose Exit Recovery. Your iOS device will come out of recovery mode.
5. Head into the Advanced tab and disable the Set Hosts to Cydia on the Exit option. Then, click on Save SHSH again.

The iOS downgrade process will start.

Downgrade iOS with iTunes

One of the easiest ways to downgrade your iOS version is to use the iTunes app. The iTunes app allows you to install downloaded firmware files on your devices. Using this feature, you can install an older version of the iOS firmware on your phone. This way your phone will be downgraded to your chosen version.

Keep in mind that this will erase all the data stored on your device. Also, the firmware that you will be installed on your phone must be signed by Apple. A non-signed firmware cannot be installed on your iPhone or iPad device.

You can then follow the following steps for how to downgrade iOS with iTunes.

1. Head over to the IPSW website and find and download the firmware that matches your iOS device model. You must choose the firmware version that you want to downgrade your device to.
   

   Choose an IPSW for iPhone Model

2. Launch the iTunes or Finder app on your computer and connect your iOS device to your computer.
3. If you are using the iTunes app on Windows or Mac, click on the Restore iPhone button while holding the Shift button on your keyboard. If you are on Mac, press and hold down the Option key and click on Restore iPhone in the Finder.
   

   Downgrade iOS with iTunes/Finder

4. Navigate to where you have downloaded the IPSW firmware and select it to be installed on your device.

Once the firmware is installed, your iOS device will be downgraded.

How to Downgrade to An Unsigned iOS?

Since iTunes only provides you Apple-signed versions of iOS, you may wonder can I downgrade iOS if not signed. You can read How to Downgrade to Unsigned iOS to get an answer.

How to Downgrade An App on iPhone without Computer?

To install an older version of an app on an iPhone, you can use an app downloader – AnyTrans to get the .ipa file and choose to downgrade. View the detailed steps on how to downgrade an app on iPhone.

The Bottom Line

There are methods to downgrade iOS with and without iTunes. Depending on what you prefer, you can use either of these methods to go back to an earlier version of the iOS operating system on your iPhone or iPad device. And AnyFix can help you with ease if you need to downgrade or upgrade iOS. Just download AnyFix and try to upgrade iOS for free first.