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Iphone 4 firmware from 7 to 6. How to roll back the IOS version on iPhone, iPad

Upgraded to new version IOS, you may notice that you don't like the firmware. In this case, there is a great way out - to roll back the software to the optimal version, in your opinion. That is, if you have updated to, for example, IOS 10, then you can safely install on your IOS device 8 using the instructions below.

When to rollback iOS

Reasons for installing an older version operating system the following circumstances may become:

  • Design changes with new firmware versions, and not all users may like the new design.
  • The most common reason is the appearance of freezes and glitches. There are similar problems for two reasons: either the new version of the firmware became available to users in a too raw form, with errors in the code and flaws, or the device that was updated has become outdated for the loads created by the new version of IOS.

Please note that rollback of any device for any version is not possible, detailed information you can see which device can be rolled back to which version of the firmware on the following website - http://appstudio.org/shsh. All data is arranged in a table format.

How to rollback iOS to a specific version on an Apple device

Before starting the process, you need to prepare the following things:

  • ITunes installed on your computer and updated to the latest version.
  • Downloaded to an easily accessible folder the version of your choice software in the IPSW format. You can download it from trusted Internet sites that distribute IOS firmware for free, for example, at the following link - http://appstudio.org/ios. Download the firmware strictly for your device model, otherwise there will be problems during installation.
  • USB adapter that connects your device to your computer.

If you have met all of the above conditions, then the next step will be to prepare the device itself for the rollback process.

Saving important data

Keep in mind that when you roll back a device, all data, apps, and media files are permanently erased from the device, so it's worth taking care of them. There is an option that allows you to delete files from the device, it will be discussed below in the article, but it is no less stable. You can save everything you need using backup created like this:

Disable password

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

Deactivating Find My iPhone

Before any actions with the device's firmware, you must disable the "Find iPhone" function, otherwise, iTunes will simply not allow you to perform any actions:

Rollback firmware

If all the previous preparatory work has been carried out, then you can proceed to the rollback itself. It does not matter from which device you rollback, as well as from which and to which version of IOS you will be migrated.

  1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB adapter.
  2. Log in to the system.
  3. Go to the settings of your device by clicking on the icon in the form of a phone or tablet.
  4. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard if you're using Windows, or the Option key if you're using Mac OS. Without releasing the key, click on the "Restore" button.
  5. A window with folders will open, you need to specify the path to the firmware that you downloaded earlier.
  6. Wait for iTunes to extract the software from the firmware and install it. The process can last from five minutes to half an hour, do not disconnect the device from the computer and do not interrupt the process with any action, otherwise the device may enter the infinite recovery mode.

Rollback without data loss

This rollback option also exists, it allows you to rollback without losing the data on the device. To do this, in point 4 of the "Firmware rollback" section, you need to click on the "Restore" button, and the "Update" button. All other steps are exactly the same. The only thing worth considering is that the execution full recovery, that is, resetting the system and installing it from scratch is safer, since the chance that from previous version any elements will remain much lower.

Video Tutorial: How to Roll Back iOS Version

Third party rollback programs

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

  1. After downloading and opening the program, select the Extras section.
  2. Click on the Even More button.
  3. In the menu that opens, go to the Restore block.
  4. Click the IPSW button to specify the path to the pre-downloaded firmware.
  5. In the notification that appears, you will be asked whether to cancel the promotion of the modem or not. Click on the "Yes" option.
  6. A window will open in which you will be warned that now the device will need to be put into recovery mode, close it.
  7. Connect your device to your computer with a USB adapter and enter it into DFU Mode. How to do this is described step by step in the program itself.
  8. If you have not performed such rollback operations with this program before, then click on the Remote button so that it automatically finds the necessary hashes on its servers.
  9. Done, now it remains to wait for the end of the process. The device will automatically update to the version you downloaded and turn on, after which you will have to go through the initial setup process.

Is it possible to rollback individual applications

If the purpose of your system rollback is to install older versions of applications, then you should not carry it out, since there is a better option - to use special program App Admin. You can download it 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, you just need to select the applications to rollback and enter a unique version number to which you want to roll back the selected application.

So, the installation of an older version of the software is possible on all devices from Apple, but you can rollback not to any version, but only to those that have the SHSH signature. The process can be performed both through official app iTunes and through third party programs... The main thing is to download the correct firmware version and not interrupt the update process until it is fully completed.

Many iPhone 4 owners have already wondered how to downgrade from iOS 7 to iOS 6. Why do this? For this, iPhone 4 users may have reasons: brakes new firmware on devices, habit of using 6 OS, etc. Until now, it was impossible to restore iOS 6 and reset the sixth version of the operating system. There was not a single worker and effective way... We want to tell you about a new method that allows you to downgrade the operating system on iPhone 4 (other models, unfortunately, are not yet supported). We warn you right away that you can downgrade only if your SHSH security certificates from the sixth version of the operating system are saved, then you can roll back. Otherwise, you won't be able to rollback iOS. Below you will find detailed instructions for iPhone 4 to help you rollback iOS.

After downloading and installing the seventh version on their smartphone, most iPhone 4 users regretted their action several times and decided to roll back to 6. The apple owner was not ready that the new OS would bring such radical changes, because of which it would have to be rolled back. You can find an article on our website about why you shouldn't update your iPhone to iOS "seven". Officially commit iOS rollback impossible: Apple is actively promoting the "seven", and all the old ways that allowed rollback it closed can be rolled back with jail. But we still have a couple of aces in our sleeve and in the hackers' sleeve that will allow us to carry out a downgrade.

Rollback iOS 7 with saved SHSH: step by step instructions - first part

To roll back the firmware you need:

  • For the rollback to be successful, we need iTunes version 11.0.5 - only this version is suitable for this operation;
  • Download the iFaith utility, which will help you safely roll back the iOS system - the program is safe and does not take up much space on your PC hard drive;
  • Find and download a working iOS6 1.3 firmware for an iPhone4 smartphone;
  • Another condition is unattached jailbreak iOS 7. How to install it on your device, you can learn from our previous articles in step-by-step and clear instructions on downgrade (rollback);
  • Downgrade also requires the iReb utility;
  • Stored SHSH security certificates from the sixth iOS for downgrade.
  1. First of all, for downgrade, we launch the iFaith program and in it we find the item "Build * signed * IPSW w / Blobs" - it will not be difficult to find it. By clicking on it, Downgrade will require you to specify the path of the saved iOS 6 certificates. After specifying the correct path, click on the "Browse for SHSH blobs" button and select the certificate file.
  2. Now the program will ask you to restore the firmware file of the sixth version of the operating system 6 1.3, which you prepared in advance. Click on the "Browse for an IPSW" button and indicate the right way and select our firmware to roll back to it;
  3. Now the program will check the firmware itself, and also analyze the compatibility of certificates. Click on "Build IPSW". That's it, iFaith has started downgrade your iOS. If the rollback goes well, you should be able to see on your desktop new file to the firmware. Save it - we need it.
  4. We're done with the iFaith utility. Now for further downgrade, open the iReb program. It's time to connect your iPhone to personal computer via USB cable. We introduce the smartphone into DFU mode(without it, rollback and reset will not work).

Before proceeding with the rollback and resetting the OS, we need to examine the iReb program so that the rollback is successful. For those who know how this program works and how to roll back from iOS 7 and know how to switch to iOS 6, you can immediately restore the old firmware and go to the second stage, which tells you how to roll back and reset.

IReb program

Untethered jailbreak iOS 7 is not all. You need to be able to roll back the firmware using the iReb program. The utility is specially made for Windows users who want to update the broken OS 6 or remove the new version of iOS 7 or 6. Almost every owner of an Apple gadget (in our case, the iPhone 4) faces iTunes problems. Recover version 6 with iTunes help it is impossible due to the fact that the program will constantly give a 16xx error. You can work around this error, then rollback, return. For this purpose, you can use iReb, a program that was created to work around such problems, with the help of which downgrading (rollback) has become much easier. How to roll back the firmware using this utility?

You need to connect and roll back your iPhone 4 to your PC, then launch iTunes. Then put your iPhone 4 into DFU mode. To do this, hold down the power button and do not release it for three seconds. While holding the power button, hold down the "Home" key and hold it down for 10 seconds to roll back and return the system. If everything is done well, iTunes will inform you that the device is in recovery mode - you can return it. To continue downgrading, return and restore iOS 6, you can and even need to close aytyuns and start iReb (to rollback successfully, you need to rollback on the latest version of iReb). In the window that appears, you can select your iPhone 4. After selecting, the utility will scan and offer to return to custom firmware. As you can see, rollback, or rather, downgrade 6 and rollback is not difficult.

Second phase

We continue to rollback (or downgrade) 6 OS. The downgrade itself is almost complete, it remains to go through a few simple steps to make the downgrade high-quality. Do not forget that changing the system means that all data will be lost, so before changing, do not forget to create a backup copy of the data, which can be rolled back and returned to 6 OS. By the way, only those applications that are compatible with the sixth and seventh versions can be restored. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to restore your favorite games to firmware after downgrade ends.

The rollback is almost complete. To restore and return to the previous old OS, you need to return the iPhone 4 to iTunes: we connect the iPhone 4 to the computer. You need to reset the aytyuns (go out and go in) before restoring the six. Reb will help to restore it - we go into it and put the iPhone 4 into PWNED DFU mode. Close this utility and reopen iTunes to reset and restore recent items.

You can now rollback in iTunes and return. The downgrade can be completed. ITunes will see iPhone 4 in recovery mode. To roll back to the end, press "Shift + restore". Now you can select the firmware file from iFaith on the desktop for downgrade. Now we are waiting for the rollback to be completed. As you can see, downgrade is not that difficult. We hope the downgrade tutorial helped you. You can go back and roll back to 7 at any time.

The operating system iOS 7 on the iPhone can satisfy only a user who is not picky about his gadget. The system works slowly, the hardware functions at the limit of its modest capabilities, and, unfortunately, its capabilities and resources for third-party programs, games are often not enough. The result of running iOS 7 on the iPhone is brakes, crashes, delays and other attributes of the new operating system. At first, Apple allowed users to roll back to iOS, but then the shop was closed. But, as you might have guessed, there are still loopholes.

iFaith is a reliable way to rollback an operating system

We will consider 2 ways that will allow you to roll back iOS one step below. And the first way would be the iFaith program. But we need to warn in advance that for a successful result we need not only this program, but also the saved SHSH blobs from iOS 6.1.3. For the process to be correct, we need:

  • iPhone 4 with iOS 7. More modern models such as iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPod player and iPad tablet will not work with iFaith;
  • The iFaith program itself. It should be said that it only works on Windows. Therefore, manipulation with iOS 7 will occur using a PC;
  • Saved SHSHs from iOS 6.1.3 or earlier;
  • Competently saved data from iPhone 4 (you can use iCloud);
  • iTunes version 11.0.5 or lower. Remember to uninstall your current iTunes first. Only then can you download the old version of the program. If the rollback from iOS 7 to iOS 6 is successful, iTunes can be updated again;
  • ICloud and iTunes backup;
  • IOS 6.1.3 firmware.

The important point is that iTunes backups are not backward compatible. This can be understood in such a way that after the rollback is completed on iOS 6, it will not be possible to restore the state of the iPhone from the backup iOS copies 7. Those programs, games that are synchronized with iCloud (if activated, Notes, Calendar, Reminders) will be restored after flashing. With third party applications everything is purely individual. It is recommended that you manually transfer pictures and videos to your computer, or save these files in the Dropbox cloud. It will also be better to save the audio from the recorder to a computer or send it to yourself by mail.

Detailed instructions for iFaith

First, we check if all the steps described above are being followed. Pay special attention to saving data from iOS 7. Now you can connect iPhone 4 to a personal computer (preferably with a native cord or 100% working) cable. Let's break the rollback of 4 iPhones with iOS 7 into 3 steps for convenience. So let's go.

Step 1

Launch iFaith on your PC and press the "OK" button. If it fits, it means the iPhone 4 is connected correctly. Now we find the button with the English name "Show Available SHSH Caches on Server". The program will ask you if you want to use the connected iPhone 4. To continue, click on the "Yes" button. Now we are offered three options - we need to select the third in the list - "Show list of available SHSH blobs on TSS server".

The program will show us all SHSH blobs from Cydia servers. If you have used iFaith with 4 iPhones before, then the saved SHSH blobs will also be available. We need to select the appropriate file to roll back from OS 7 to 6.1.3. We select and wait for the download. Then the program will ask you to specify the folder where the file will be saved. Choose your desktop. The program will inform you when SHSH for OS 6 is downloaded. Click "OK". Next, we will be informed that the verification of the file has been successfully completed. Click "OK" again.

Step 2

After the last operation, iFaith will ask again if you want to use the connected iPhone. We refuse him and close the program. Open it again and click "OK" to continue. From the available tasks, select "Build * signed * IPSW w / blobs". Click "Browse for blobs" and find the saved SHSH blob file (we have it stored on the desktop). When the program accepts this file, click "OK".

We select the option called "Browse for the IPSW" and indicate to iFaith the location where the previously downloaded iOS 6.1.3 firmware is located. If you haven't downloaded the firmware before connecting 4 iPhones, then you can charge iFaith. The firmware is being tested, and then the Build IPSW button should appear. We click on it.

Now you need to give the program time to perform operations, the process will not take more than 10 minutes. When the process is complete, the message “finished creating your custom“ signed ”IPSW” appears. Remember the name of the file well and click "OK". Rollback 7 OS is close.

Step 3

In order for the rollback to continue, the iPhone 4 must be put into DFU mode. To do this, turn off 4 iPhones and press the "Start" button. Now all that is required of you in order to rollback OS 7 is to follow the instructions on the screen. But there is a problem, the instructions for English language... And if among our readers there are people who are not particularly friendly with this language, then they will be able to roll back the gadget with the help of our translation:

Prepare to press and hold the Home and Power buttons after 5 seconds;
Press and hold the power and Home buttons for 10 seconds, get ready to release the power button;
Release the "Power" button, but the "Home" button should be held down for another 30 seconds.
After iFaith finds 4 iPhones in DFU mode, it activates the iREB ​​utility and says that your gadget has successfully "pwned DFU" (you better not know the translation). Click "OK" and "OK" again to exit the program. The rollback is almost complete, there are a couple of operations left with iTunes. The program will say that a new device has been found in recovery mode. Click "OK" to continue.

To finally roll back the 7th firmware, holding down the "Shift" button, click on "Restore iPhone". Indicate where the firmware created with iFaith is located. Hint: the file will contain the words "signed" and "iFaith" in its name. Rollback completed. Now iTunes starts the process of restoring iPhone 4 to iOS 6.1.3. Wait until the end, say goodbye to OS 7 and disconnect the gadget from your computer. When everything is restored, you can set up your phone by following the prompts of the operating system. Everything is ready, rollback completed successfully.

Method two: the Redsnow program

Rollback can be done using the Redsnow program, a version of which is available for both Windows and OS. MAC systems OS. Choose what suits you best and download the program. Now we launch it. We go the following way: click "Extras", then "Even more", then "Restore". Now in the "IPSW" section you need to select the firmware for your iPhone 4. After choosing the firmware, the "Prevent baseband update" window should appear, in which you need to click "Yes" (if you have a locked device, then click "Yes", and if it is unlocked, then "No").

After these actions, a window should appear that will inform us that the iPhone with OS 7 needs to be entered into DFU mode. Feel free to press "OK" and enter the phone into this mode. Rollback is impossible without it. When the DFU input is completed, the warning window will reappear (only for locked devices). Click "Yes". That's it, the rollback is running.

After that, the program will ask for the location of the SHSH certificates, without which rollback is impossible. We described these files in the first way. If you have saved them on your computer, then you can safely load them from there. When the certificates are found, the rollback is complete. The inscription "restore successful" will help you understand that you have managed to roll back your gadget.

As you can see, rolling back a gadget is not so difficult. The main thing is to follow clearly step by step instructions and do not skip its points. Then you can easily roll back from OS 7 to 6. Good luck, and remember that files may be damaged during flashing. So don't forget to save everything important from your phone to your computer or iCloud / iBox.

Have iPhone owners 4, which have been updated on iOS 7, it is possible, provided the SHSH blobs are saved, to roll back to iOS 6. We are talking about versions of iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 6.1.2.

Requirements:

  1. iPhone 4 under iOS control 7.
  2. Latest version of iFaith.
  3. iTunes 11.0.5 for Windows.
  4. Official firmware file for iOS 6.1.3 or iOS 6.1.2.
  5. Windows computer.

How to go?

Step 1: Make sure you have iTunes 11.0.5 or higher installed early version... If you are using iTunes 11.1 - uninstall the program and download an older assembly. In the latter iTunes versions Apple has blocked the ability to install custom iOS 7 firmware. When uninstalling the player, make sure to also uninstall additional services - Apple Mobile Device, Apple Software Update, and Bonjour.

Step 2: After restarting your computer, download iTunes 11.0.5 from this link. If you see an error with the iTunes Music Library.xml file, go to the iTunes Music folder and delete this file.

Step 3: Download latest version iFaith at this link.

Step 4: Start iFaith. If you have saved the SHSH certificate on Cydia's servers, click the "Show Available SHSH Caches on Server" button for the program to copy it to HDD... Now on start screen iFaith select the Build “* signed * IPSW w / Blobs” option. You will be taken to the creation page custom firmware iOS 6.

Step 5: Specify a location SHSH certificate and the downloaded iOS 6.1.3 / 6.1.2 IPSW file. In this step, iFaith will create custom firmware to install on your iPhone 4.

Step 6: Put your smartphone in DFU mode. Without this, iTunes will show error 1600. The sequence of actions is as follows: hold the lock button for 3 seconds; without releasing the lock button, press the Home button for 10 seconds; while holding the Home button, release the Lock button. Continue to hold the button for 30 seconds.

Step 7: Launch iTunes and connect iPhone to computer. The program will inform you that the connected gadget is in recovery mode. While holding SHIFT on your keyboard, click the Restore button.

Downgrade (firmware downgrade) with iOS 8 before iOS 7.1.2 is still possible! We are already used to the fact that Apple within 24 hours after the official release of the new version, iOS stops signing the previous modification of the system. So with the advent of iOS 8, everyone understood that there would be no turning back after the update. However, this time things did not happen as usual.

In contact with

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

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

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

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

2 ... In the settings of the iOS device with iOS 8 go to iCloud and turn off the feature Find iPhone,

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

4 ... Select a device, hold down the button Alt(for OS X) or Shift(for Windows) on your computer keyboard and press Restore.
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 in Apple did not cover the vines.