Downgrade iPhone 5 to iOS 8.4.1 from 10.3.4

Downgrading an iPhone 5 to 8.4.1 without SHSH Blobs. Sorry for the focus problems!
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[@MacintoshMen]

Please stop asking if this works on other models, I simply don't know. Viewers have confirmed it works on iPad 4 as well.

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

This downgrade also works on the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation, the iPod touch 5th generation, and the first iPad mini, however, you have to use different build numbers.

[@rankwireless]

I’m stuck at activation

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

@@rankwireless On the activation screen? That’s supposed to occur, just set it up.

[@rankwireless]

@@TheiTunesFanboy I can’t, iTunes won’t let me activate And during setup you can’t get past activation

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

@@rankwireless Just wait and it may activate. Otherwise, try the whole downgrade again.

[@adamcsernyi]

For everyone wondering, it does work even in 2022. Also, thank you for making this video!

[@MacintoshMen]

Thanks for this valuable information!

[@farchanhadipatria]

May 2024, still work. Thanks a lot, bro...

[@Vuknovic_04]

Works 2023, it works on the iPad 2, iPhone 5, and iPod 4 gen

[@romanvalenciano5928]

Awesome video! Successfully completed this on an iPad 4 (WiFi) with the exact same steps. Thank you!

[@MacintoshMen]

Good to know it also worked on the iPad!

[@Songthaily]

Why I downgrade it already , I put apple id in iOS 8.4.1 it always incorrect password ?

[@beatrizsierra]

What can I do if I have my iPhone 5 en dfu mode because I can’t sign in with my Apple ID?

[@SOTP.]

Devices this works on: Iphone 4s, 5, Ipad 2,3,4,mini 1, Ipod touch 5. Does not work on any other devices due to either not supporting ios 8, or never having shipped with ios 6 or lower. Some issues you can have: It says software up to date. Issue: You either entered the version or the build number incorrectly. If jailbreak does not work anymore, you will need to restore your device or update via itunes to the same version, and restart the process. It spins forever when downloading ios 8.4.1. Issue: You are signed in icloud. Sign out It gives me a 4 digit passcode instead of a 6 digit passcode. Issue: You put a 6 digit passcode, and since ios 8.4.1 never had a 6 digit passcode option, it stays stuck on a 4 digit option. You need to restore your device or update it via itunes, and restart the process. Some server based features stopped working, like signing into iMessage or downloading apps. Issue: You did not erase all content and settings after having downgraded to ios 8. To do so, go into settings, general, reset, and reset all contents and settings. Then setup your phone, and everything should work perfectly. I cannot activate after having downgraded: Usually this is caused since the first time you activated your phone with a sim card, so you should try the same sim card to get into the setup crash state. If it just refuses to work, use 3utools to bypass activation, then reset all contents and settings and try activating again. Side note: You will lose your jailbreak by doing this. You will need to rejailbreak the device, and i cannot find a method that does not require a computer.

[@patehkhan9119]

The only video worked for my low end iPhone 5 i can use it as second device now.. Thanks buddy it works April 2021.

[@MacintoshMen]

You're welcome

[@ondrajavorik1580]

Thanks so much, this method actually worked, this video is underrated

[@xxKERR4NGxx]

24-01-2022 confirmed still working in mi iPad mini 1gen and iPhone 5 GSM!!

[@Carandtechlover]

Can you give me some help with my 5 the update doesnt appear

[@snotz]

My iphone 5 says up its up to date once i go to try and update it

[@shahinulkabir8559]

It worked! Thank you very much. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️

[@ConM13]

Still works in August 2024!

[@curley68]

Now you can do this without losing data, but it is recommended that you reset the device before using it normally because it still might have some leftovers from iOS 10, this is not confirmed but that's what I always do when I downgrade with this method.

[@lozicrazy]

For me after i reboot it turns on into a screen that says press home to update. Hopefully this works too Worked, thanks

[@lucakorn5460]

Hilfe!!! Ich kann nach dem Downgrade auf Ios 8 keine Apps installieren. Da steht immer bei jeder App z.b Whatsapp kann im moment nicht installiert werden.

[@zachariehadjmohamed]

Help! I downgraded successfully. However, when I get to the activation screen, it hits me with a ‘Device Unknown’ screen.

[@KoopaKid660]

This works best if you do this on a WiFi-only device like an iPad 2 or iPod Touch 5.

[@aff9146]

respect to you all the more viewd vids were outdated had to change to this month! thanks again from uk.

[@MacintoshMen]

You're welcome!

[@user-fv6dv5ts7q]

I have a problem... My iPhone 5 on iOS 8.4.1 has installed unknown password...

[@poxiyy]

it still works guys 01/03/24

[@elixus555]

trying this in 2023 and it still works!! 👍👍 thx dude

[@MacintoshMen]

Very good to hear it still works!

[@muhammadrasul1581]

when u downgraded is the phone will still remain jailbroken? plus does it work with ios12?

[@jijo.n3t]

no

[@cmc6979]

It won’t let me get filza for some reason it won’t let me confirm the download can someone help me?

[@diogovault]

Does this also work in case I want to move to ios 6 instead of 8? If yes how?

[@ierr0rcode-924]

Hi, im trying this and i keep getting a Downloading Dependent files error, can anyone help? Edit: i got it now, now im stuck in the activation screen when it downgrades

[@Kabd169]

It works with iPhone 4s,5 iPad 2,3,4, mini 1 IPod touch 5

[@nineties_skaterdude2635]

Do you think this could work with an iPhone 4s as well? I'd really like to downgrade mine from iOS 9.3.6 because it is so damn slow on the newst iOS available for it ...

[@musicmoviesandgames2004]

Yes. It will work.

[@MacintoshMen]

I can't say for certain but I think it will work too on the 4S

[@nineties_skaterdude2635]

@@MacintoshMen I've just "upgraded" my iPhone 4S successfully from iOS 9.3.6 to iOS 8.4.1 using your instructions. Thanks for the video! It appears as if this is working for many devices.

[@MacintoshMen]

@@nineties_skaterdude2635 Awesome! I'm glad it worked

[@noahboyy123]

It would work if i put ios 7 instead of 6? I want to downgrade to ios 9

[@MohamedElHanoun]

Working Great Thanks 👍 if there’s any way to update from 8.4 to ios 9 or downgrade?

[@SOTP.]

Nope.

[@GTA6207106]

05-06-2023 confirmed still working in Iphone 5

[@avtoraliavtobus9607]

работает на 5 iphone?есть ли какие-нибудь подводные камни?если не оригинальный дисплей то это проблема - правда ли?

[@LegoMaster5197]

Didn't work for me, kept getting stuck on "Update Requested..."

[@SOTP.]

Sign out of icloud then retry

[@LegoMaster5197]

@@SOTP. it doesn't work anyways

[@marklong6701]

Just tried on iPhone 5 works perfectly

[@christhebig5314]

it works on ipad 4 with the exact same specs and firmware numbers!

[@EastDallasKicks]

@@thegamecube870 Who asked?

[@GeForce1080]

It worked but now when I try to download apps from the app store, it gives me an error right before it finishes installing

[@BeefCurtains42069]

I’ll try it now when I do my iPhone and I will let you know

[@EdgarHernandezz]

2023 and Still Working jaajajajaja Youre THE G.O.A.T. xD thanks so much

[@lemonadesnake]

does anyone know how to get past "estimating time remaining"

[@Jake-xx9xq]

It worked on my iPhone 5 but now it shows I have 4GB of storage capacity???

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

That is because of how much storage your iPhone is using.

[@elixus555]

Genious, this helps me alot with my iphone 5 thanks!!

[@AidenMondoux]

doesn't always work

[@Nikkerston]

like its amazing that this still works

[@AlyssaAnim8s]

Can someone here tell me if this works on the iPhone 5C? Edit: Nevermind I found a different method for iPhone 5C.

[@andrewg.4706]

im just trying to do that rn, doesn't work yet

[@RinoAlisonYT]

May i know about iphone 5s?

[@tfscrashes168]

Works 2024! Thanks!

[@ZaimAfham]

Is there any way to downgrade to iOS 9 without SHSH Blobs. iOS 8 seem a little bit too old for most apps to works.

[@SOTP.]

Nope.

[@katnxaa]

@@SOTP. tethered nightshade

[@SOTP.]

@@katnxaa yeah, but its harder to use and tethered, the guy most likely meant via a similar method and untethered.

[@tuananhsite]

amazing mate ! I am really happy with your video

[@DOMiiX16]

my phone is in recovery mode.. i cant get it out of it.. not even with 3uTools..

[@hyperr_gt]

idk what the hell u did but you did not follow the right steps because it worked for me

[@bay8616]

It worked man, but i cant install apps from appstore bc it showing wrong passwrod or apple id every time

[@SOTP.]

Reset all contents and settings

[@AMiszlai18]

This indeed work but on activation screen its requiring a 4 digit password and i didnt have a password before the downgrade

[@Ether1511]

iOS 7?

[@sabeurmustapha5915]

can i use ur method and use pc to upgrade ios from 6 to 9.3.5 ??

[@grandtheftauto1233]

wouldn't upgrade from 6 it is rare

[@rafathali1999]

hell yeah... working in 2022 jan love you

[@Real_lllcyruslll]

Backup doesnt work in my phone

[@apexcroc8067]

can i try this on iphone 6?

[@tandem2003]

would it possible to downgrade to 7.1.2 using this method?

[@MacintoshMen]

No, I don't think that will work.

[@Muzzakiahmad97]

Hi sir that was a superb video! My question is do you still have the jailbroken apps such as cydia after downgrading to IOS 8.4?

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

No, however, you can re-jailbreak it.

[@killmandju2885]

Help bro!!! How to roll back iphone 5 ios 8.4.1 to ios 6.1.3?

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

Only working if you have shsh blobs saved or through a dual booter such as coolbooter. I believe there is a way to untether it as well

[@hbheybonnie]

Work in iPhone 5c?

[@DelightRevan]

Any way to downgrade to ios 9?

[@ravimerai270]

Hi Macintosh men! Nice vid but do you know how to downgrade to iOS 6 using this method or a easy method without using a Mac??

[@masternugget8945]

after you do this and u are ony ios 8 you can untheder downgrade with coolbooter

[@user_NikitaNeMGTS]

9:00 The bar showing is probably iphone configuring the changes

[@anhtuan528]

You are my hero. Thank you so much.

[@anonymousapple3840]

Currently doing it on my iPhone 5c. I know it didn’t run iOS 6 but it’s basically just an iPhone 5 so it should work

[@aqxuire]

Did it work

[@w32211]

iPhone 5C won’t work all 32 bit devices can be downgraded except the 5C so that’s sad

[@EGG_GTAG.]

It says uicache failed

[@tecminee]

Thanks so much this actually worked! :)

[@nepra1447]

Will it work with iPhone 5c?? Does the jailbreak will still be there after downgrading??

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

Don’t think it will work with 5c because it never shipped with iOS 6. This method tricks the phone that you are on iOS 6 and you need to put in a build number for the software. Since 5c never came with iOS 6 there is no way to get a build number to trick the phone it is actually on iOS 6. If u want to try using iPhone 5 build number feel free. I would advise not getting your hopes up though because it almost certainly won’t work.

[@nepra1447]

@@Gamerman9906SSTWYeah I tried 5 months ago… it didn’t work :(

[@polishecuador]

How do i get it past "update requested"? Edit: it’s now stuck on estimating time remaining

[@LegoMaster5197]

Did you fix it?

[@polishecuador]

@@LegoMaster5197 not yet, about to try again

[@LegoMaster5197]

@@polishecuador Thanks for the update...

[@SOTP.]

Sign out of icloud then retry

[@SOTP.]

@@LegoMaster5197 Sign out of icloud then retry

[@beyazkockarakoc9994]

perfect video bro. works great. thx

[@sabeurmustapha5915]

i wanna downgrade my iphone 5c from ios 10.3.4 to ios 9.3.5 can u help pls sir !!

[@MacintoshMen]

You have to try, I don't know about the 5C

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

I don’t think this is possible unless you have shsh blobs saved or have a dual booter like cool booter. I believe there is a way to untether as well.

[@javiercastillo920]

would it work for an iphone 5c?

[@SOTP.]

No

[@elixus555]

does this work with ipad mini 3?

[@SOTP.]

No

[@SK91NO]

After I did this my iPhone 5 needed to be activated again and it keeps failing... Edit: After screwing with my Sim card while it tried to activate it let me in with a black screen and half the storage which was solved after erasing everything, and I could only JB after erasing everything

[@slendus8363]

same here for the sim card part, its glitchy but for me that glitchyness causes my phone to lag extremely hard to the point its unusable. only on ios 8. did this happen to u?

[@SK91NO]

@@slendus8363 No, did you try to reset? Well actually I only used iOS 8 for a couple minutes (but it seemed fine) to use coolbooter to go back to iOS 6

[@slendus8363]

@@SK91NO ive tried basically everything, including my iphone 5c, which wont even get past the activition phase in setup. something with the iphone 5 and ios 8 sim card activation is fishy although i have my own specific problems ig. ill keep trying to find a solution tho thx for the reply and im glad it works for u!

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

The laggy part was the same for me. I did it on iPhone 5 (two of them) and I can get it to work fine after some complications but if I restart then it goes back to buggy again. After it gets buggy the second time I have to restart from iOS 10 from a 3utools flash from dfu mode. For some reason iTunes restore wouldn’t work for me. But yeah. This is basically tethered if you can even get it to work the first time.

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

The activation part did the same for me as well with my iPhone 5 (both of them) The way I got it to work was to use 3utools and do a setup bypass/ activated the phone. After this go into settings and reset the phone completely via the erase all content and settings button. You may have extra difficulty if you have find my iPhone on. Also if you have an iPhone 5 do not restart the phone or it gets super laggy and bricks itself. It happened on 2 different phones so I am confident it is the software.

[@tanjiro5758]

It works on iPad 2 3 and 4 iPad mini 1 iPhone 4s 5 iPod touch 5

[@asbjrnthomsen9986]

Hey bro, can I use that method on iPhone 6?

[@MacintoshMen]

I don't know, sorry

[@asbjrnthomsen9986]

@@MacintoshMen no worries

[@jc8t]

unfortunately this didnt work on iphone 5c. it just offered to update to ios 10.3.3 pretty sad ngl

[@rankwireless]

Apple patched it :(

[@dailyinfolifestyle7234]

Help me broo, 😩 I want to downgrade my iPhone 5 to iOS 7.1.2 please

[@noobbrainsredyoshi]

Use n1ghtshade and download an ipsw for it you must have a Mac or a hackintosh

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

Not possible unless you have shsh blobs saved or you use a dual booter such as coolbooter. If you have an untethered jailbreak you can untether the dualbooted iOS as well.

[@KoopaKid660]

i like ios 8 because it has a game center app and u can see your achievements unlike iOS 10

[@muhammaddanielulan2723]

Thank man ,it work,, can this method downgrade to ios 7 or ios 6??

[@SOTP.]

No.

[@heyyallmynamestopher]

could we use ipad air for this tutorial?

[@TheiTunesFanboy]

No.

[@SOTP.]

No, but there is a way that the youtuber hugh jefferys made a video about to downgrade it to ios 10.

[@upseguest]

ir give me uicache failed

[@williebarthelemy5741]

Nice would you happen to know if this method still works

[@williebarthelemy5741]

I always get a activation error

[@zachmazzaferri2548]

Having the same problem.

[@williebarthelemy5741]

I was finally able to get it working by using a original carrier SIM card during activation

[@zachmazzaferri2548]

@@williebarthelemy5741 I restored to iOS 10.3.4 and then updated carrier settings and now it’s running iOS 8 just fine and so is one of my iPods now too

[@abrarahmad00]

Does this still work?

[@SOTP.]

Yes

[@ManulaJayawardana]

Thank you!!!

[@TaeRecognizer]

thanks my bro , goo job

[@Some_Kind_of_Stranger]

I keep getting this error "Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailible. Try connecting your iPhone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a couple of minutes." I'v tried a few times and done every step correctly, i'm connected to wifi, i'v tried using itunes and it throws out the same error. Even tried using 6.1.2 with 10B146 build number, also tried downgrading from both 10.3.3 and 10.3.4. Pretty annoying considering i'm literally on IOS 8 but won't "activate"

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

This happened with my iPhone 5 as well. The way I got it to work was to use 3utools and do a setup bypass/ activated the phone. After this go into settings and reset the phone completely via the erase all content and settings button. You may have extra difficulty if you have find my iPhone on. Also if you have an iPhone 5 do not restart the phone or it gets super laggy and bricks itself. It happened on 2 different phones so I am confident it is the software.

[@emmanuelcastro5617]

same not workingggg on ipad 4

[@duyuc2653]

Does this method still work? Thanks

[@thomilandi3114]

Yes

[@Gamerman9906SSTW]

Yes but don’t even bother with an iPhone 5. You can get iOS 8 then there is some activation error and I can get past that but even after that it gets SUPER laggy if you restart the phone even once. It basically bricks itself and I couldn’t restore it from iTunes so I had to flash it with 3utools. Don’t try with iPhone 5 unless you are prepared to lose that phone. If do try then good luck not getting it to lag.

[@katnxaa]

@@Gamerman9906SSTW take out your sim card and stick it back in or just take it out and take it in after setup process

[@makhmudsharipov8374]

Does it work for ios 12.5.1?

[@noobbrainsredyoshi]

That’s iPhone 5s it doesn’t work on that which there is a way to downgrade it to iOS 10.3.3

[@KoopaKid660]

you have to use iOS OTA Downgrader on a mac or linux for downgrading an iPhone 5s or iPad Air/Mini 2. For the iPhone 6/iPod 6/iPad Mini 3 there is nothing you can do unless you have blobs.

[@ahmedbenabderrazik3633]

man you are realy realy a genius

[@emilijusvaisnoras7238]

Dude you are a legend

[@MacintoshMen]

You're welcome!

[@TheEpicGamerBoyYT]

It didn’t work for me

[@Jake-xx9xq]

it worked for me but it kept freezing and glitching on iOS 8 for no reason :/

[@TheEpicGamerBoyYT]

@@Jake-xx9xq oh I had that issues on my iPhone 5 when I tested it

[@hrcn_lOl]

Спасибо/Thanks

[@MacintoshMen]

Пожалуйста!

[@richarddukard8989]

You madman, it actually works. Wtf

[@wolf0838]

Danke, hat bei mir funktioniert :)

[@repentandliveholy]

tHANK yOU

[@ALEX54354]

It stilk works in 2023!

[@user-gk4oc4cz7g]

please downgrade iPhone to ios 7

[@winniescaletta]

Thn bro! It is work

[@user-gk4oc4cz7g]

working on windows ?

[@MacintoshMen]

did you even watch the video?

[@patehkhan9119]

@@MacintoshMen 😄