Here we are with another very easy iOS 9 downgrade back to iOS 8.4.1 guide. But you have to care one thing here is that this downgrade is effective until iOS 8.4.1 signing window is not closed by the Apple. The instant the iOS 8.4.1 signing is stopped, you’ll not be capable to carry out this iOS 9 downgrade procedure. Go ahead here how to perform this downgrade procedure.
The much awaited firmware iOS 9 arrived for public by the Apple for all latest iOS devices including iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch on September 16 and carry some new features such as new News and Notes apps, Siri with search intelligence, wallet with store, Proactive Assistant, multi-app multitasking for iPad.
You can download the new update via OTA by navigating to Settings -> General -> Software Update. If you are getting the OTA update then you can download iOS 9 IPSW files with direct download links. People who already get this new update but facing some issues and need to downgrade iOS 9 back to iOS 8.4.1 to fix the issues, then down here a very simple guide to get back the last update, as Apple has not yet blocked the signing window for this.
The iOS 9 downgrade to iOS 8.4.1 is compatible on following iOS devices:
- iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S
- iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad Air 2, iPad Air
- iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini with retina display
- iPod touch 5th generation
Steps to Downgrade iOS 9 to iOS 8.4.1 [How To]
As iOS 8.4.1 is the latest iOS version, you cannot update to an older version through iTunes. You will have to go through the following process.
- From device Settings turn-off Find my iPhone (Settings -> iCloud -> Find my iPhone)
- Head over to this page and download iOS 8.4.1 IPSW for your iOS device. Ensure that you have downloaded the correct IPSW firmware according to the model number of your device. Installing incorrect firmware might damage the iOS device. The firmware downloading will take some time and it totally depends on the size of firmware files.
- Once you have the correct iOS firmware version downloaded, connect your iOS device to the computer using USB cable
- Launch iTunes and select your own iOS device
- Navigate to the device’s summary page and hold the Option/Alt key on Mac Or, Shift key if you are using Windows
- While holding the key combination mentioned above, click Check for Update in iTunes
- Browse to the location where you have saved the IPSW file and open it
- iTunes will prompt you that your device will update to iOS 8.4.1 with Apple verification, just click Update
- Now iTunes will begin downgrading your iPhone/iPad and install iOS 8.4.1
- You will find screen with “Slide to upgrade”. Type your device passcode, and hold on for downgrade procedure to complete. You may be asked for device activation.
The moment the iOS 9 downgrade back to iOS 8.4 procedure is completed your device will be running on iOS 8.4.1. If you want to restore your backup, go to the device’s summary page in iTunes and click on Restoring Backup. Wait for some time until the process is completed, and your device should be back on iOS 9.
