How to Downgrade iOS 16/17 to iOS 15/16 without Losing Data

[@TenorshareOfficial]

Want to downgrade from iOS 16 to 15? Here is how. Free download for ReiBoot: bit.ly/3Q2gG8n

[@mihaimarco4587]

It asks for 45 bucks to use it.

[@uwoool]

Hi please reply, I just got my iPhone XR and I updated it to ois 16.2 but then my phone suddenly glitch after that and my question is if ever I will downgraded it to iOS 15 will it be possible that the glitching will gone too? Please answer 😭

[@uwoool]

Please reply it's getting worst 😭😭😭

[@razor_taz]

All previous versions are unsigned and says can’t be restored. It only allows for iOS 17 versions

[@tmin002]

for Mac users, you have to go to ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup for finding plist file. Thanks for the great tutorial anyways!

[@sebastiangiraldogomez8359]

Thank you!

[@theJenahlateem]

what if there is no mobilesync folder after application support? thanks in advance

[@LarsBingham]

@@theJenahlateem I have this same issue. 😮‍💨

[@LarsBingham]

@@theJenahlateem found it, you have to search in your user folder (not the MacBook folder)

[@henrykch]

Hey what program do I open it with then?

[@burakamca8164]

thank you, there is no one who explains it in an explanatory and easy way like you

[@Raydz]

actual lifesaver, i'll let this be a lesson to back up my phone before installing a beta LMAO working on it right now, thank you 👑

[@evad.945]

Same mistake here I guess 🥲🥲🥲

[@adeelalii]

For those facing problems while doing this on a Windows PC. Please read this very carefully as I will be explaining the issues I faced and how I successfully downgraded with no data loss. Windows Version: 11 iTunes: From Apple website (Not form Microsoft Store) Backup Size: 148 GB Phone: iPhone Xs Problem: After changing the iOS version in the backup file from iOS 16.0 to iOS 15.0, I started the restore. However, after some time my phone restarted and disconnected automatically leading to failure in restoring the device. I tried this 3-4 times until I noticed three things that are very important: 1. Your iPhone name should be same as that from the backup from iOS 16 2. Your PC should have space. This was weird and I figured this one after multiple tries. For some reason when you hit restore, iTunes creates a duplicate of your iOS 16 backup which is of the exact same size. You can see this duplicate backup being created while your phone is being restored in the backup folder shown in the video. This means, in my case, I needed at least 150GB free on my PC in order to allow that duplicate folder to be created. Most of these KZbinrs will not face this issue as they have high storage on their computers but for those with limited storage, try making some space and restoring using the process shown in the video. It worked for me, I have two backups now of the exact same size on my PC. 3. Patience is the key. I was very patient throughout this process even though it took me almost 6 hours. If your backup size is huge, know that it will take a lot of time. Dont't unplug your phone from the pc while it is being updated or restored. You might end up bricking the phone. Suggestion (I have not tried this): Forn those who are unable to restore using this method, I have an alternative way that I think MIGHT work. Please try this at your own risk as I have no idea if this will work: If you restored to iOS 15 and for some reason your iOS 16 backup is not getting restored, you can go ahead and install the beta profile of iOS16 again and update the phone and try to restore the iOS16 backup. Its better to be on a buggy software than to lose your data. I would have tried this next but fortunately clearing out my PC space worked for me. Let me know if this works. Please feel free to ask your question, I will try to answer to the best of my knowledge.

[@pyaephyoeaung3424]

i lost my google authen keys after downgrade to ios 15 i have no backup code and unable to login to facebook is that possible if i upgrade to ios 16 and restore, will the google authen keys back?

[@adeelalii]

@@pyaephyoeaung3424 If you turned on backup for your authentication app on iCloud then it should show up on iOS 15 as well. Just give it a couple of days before doing anything. I think moving back to iOS 16 will be a hassle, I would suggest to opt for an alternative. You always have other options to log in to your account on Facebook, just try to bypass the authentication screen on Facebook by selecting you don’t have access to the codes or something similar. Hope this helps!

[@MightBeHim0]

can you help me with ios 16 I Screen is unresponsive I cant click when I click it's like an auto clicker it goes somewhere else some help would be nice!

[@a8hijeet]

Worked !! For MAC users please see 2 important details below:- 1). For MAC user when starting to restore press Option key for you to choose the .ipsw file. 2). Path where your back up can be located ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup

[@ChristopheJezouin]

For people using finder instead of iTunes, use option and not shift

[@byzaha1238]

Thank you Lol

[@salikmirza9941]

thankyou so much ❤️🥰sir you have saved my iphone because my iphone was lagging all the time.. love from India 🇮🇳

[@darwinsetiady]

take a note, your iTunes must be installed from website with your current version Windows (64/32bit) not from Microsoft Store. It confused me before with iTunes from Microsoft Store, now the tutorial fully perfect.

[@zoro7757]

Oh okay thank you i had download it from microsoft store and when it came to factory reset it would jus keep saying error

[@rodoneson]

What do you mean. How can I get iTunes from current version windows?

[@mihaimarco4587]

Hmm Are you recommending iTunes to access the Phone? We must use the Music app for 3 years now. Sadly, your suggestion doesn't work with any Mac or iPhone models after 2019

[@kapatrallas]

This helped me to get to 15.5 without any trouble, Thanks for sharing the detailed procedure. Totally appreciate. The good part in this is i did not lose my eSIM profile when i did this. Kudos to you

[@Miloaizat]

exactly !!! very helpful..got my old 15.5 ios alreadyyy

[@khuzemberasiya9693]

hello, Mr. chandrakanth really u did not lose the esim profile bcoz i want to do it & I am worried I will be losing e sim profile please reply

[@kapatrallas]

@@khuzemberasiya9693 yes did not lose anything, took local backup on computer, followed the procedure. Now I am back on 15.5 without data loss

[@khuzemberasiya9693]

@@kapatrallas thanks a lot dear just finishes nothing lost good work and thank you for helping me

[@codenameizzy]

Straight bullshit I lost everything and the back up just disappeared fuck Apple

[@adorahme2]

thank you sooo soo much, to everone trying with this tutorial it worksss..... i tried this on iphone se

[@TenorshareOfficial]

Glad to help you！😜

[@odunsielect1700]

All i can say is thank you, i was super scared to try it but i did, and it worked.

[@ondrejmalon1984]

Doesn't work! Can't downgrade to v15 on iphone 8 (GSM) with the downloaded IPSW because is NOT signed. The last signed version is v16.2. Is it a joke?!

[@huss7831]

its not working for me, i followed all the steps but still got the not compatible backup error even after editing the correct info.plist file.

[@jesus..m]

Bro did you figure it out? Because I also have this problem

[@Lifeofmyhi]

@@jesus..m I guess phone must be recovery mode then it will allow

[@jxn2467]

Thank you! i downloaded ios16 mainly for the new lockscreen and HATED it. I tried a different way before this way and it didnt work but this worked perfect!!

[@kapilsamel1475]

Everything worked fine except for fitness app and backup is not working on iCloud

[@fenix_66]

Oh my god . I spent 3 hours looking for a good tutorial on how to go back to the old version of ios and you saved my ass thanks.

[@paisan1416]

I made a backup of iPhone 15.6 before I upgraded to the beta. It show 15.6 in Info file. Do I have to change it to 15.0 or not because the restore version is 15.5.

[@akaxjugo20]

ok so how does this work on an iphone 14 pro max since there is not a older version for it? Is it not possible? I was using an App that says it is no longer available on the app store when i upgraded from the 13 to the 14 and i need that app for business reasons

[@burakamca8164]

I did everything you said but the apps didn't come back just nothing else

[@cinders6404]

I went through the process and it gave me an error on iTunes when I attempted to downgrade

[@Malxv15]

@Mr Ankka thank you, a different video i watched didnt tell me to shift click so thank you

[@ashkenaze]

3:00 a very important step!

[@kashou_ki]

If your HealthKit (health/fitness app doesn’t work) doesn’t start after the downgrade, go to your Apple ID and toggle Health off then on.

[@i9i0t75]

IPSW iPhone 13 15.5 download page is down do you know any alternatives

[@akurmawienwek3424]

thanks a lot for standing with us, I successfully downgrade my iPhone XS MAX🙏

[@donac7577]

For me not work (Iphone could not be restored . An unknown error acurred) HELP PLEAASE!

[@hezki123]

Great video. I want to downgrade my iPhone XR from ios 16.0.3 to ios 15.7. I have a backup from 16.0.3, can someone approve if the way of changing the product version still works? I really don't want to lose my data

[@Aggression-hc3yp]

Can I still do this after updating to 17.0?

[@Anas_]

For those wanting to downgrade from iOS 17 to 16, do not waste your time, I tried all the solutions mentioned in this video, NONE worked.

[@host5292]

Thank you 100% works if you do step by step

[@erickaraecuacoyes218]

NEED ANSWER PLS how long it will take to restore? mine stucked in restore in progress. Is it normal?

[@nri_raj]

Oh my god Oh my god I'm crazy now This worked and I didn't lose my eSIM wow all data with eSIM and now I'm on ioS15 from iOS16 wow

[@nri_raj]

On Mac, in your backup list, right click, shown in folder, open plist file and change

[@Elisabeth-ic3bz]

thank you bro! u helped me so much

[@tommasoamati1805]

Does the backup need to be encrypted or not?

[@Appreview2]

It worked perfectly! i didnt made a backup when installing the beta and you save me

[@yuriza-7252]

Does it work fr

[@Ronnydb9]

Did u loose any files after updating without backup? And are they back when u reverted??

[@issabuendia]

Mine takes around 4 hours, is that normal?

[@fwmohamad_485]

This is owesome dude!

[@dionysosalters2297]

Thanks. I had to buy your product but at least the downgrad from 16.0.3 to 15.7 did work.

[@hezki123]

Did you use his method for the backup?

[@dionysosalters2297]

@@hezki123 Yeah

[@vickiquail613]

Please Can you do a video on how to take iCloud/activation lock off of an iPhone11

[@thiagocodogno2856]

How can I do downgrade specifically from IOS 16.1.1 to 15.3.1?

[@vort6823]

Everything worked perfectly fine and I’ve did the back up before restoring to iOS 15.5 but after, when I tried using the backup I did on my laptop it says “the backup for “Saifs iPhone” Was corrupt” or something near that and it happens like right after the phone shuts down and the apple logo shows, any idea on why that happens?

[@nimeshwaghela1690]

Thank u so much.. its really help full..🙏🏻 from India 🇮🇳

[@ttsgaubio]

Excellent ,it worked! Great work guys and gals!

[@curlykjames]

for iPhone 11 there is no ios15 signed only unsigned smh

[@carlinarvaez]

Hello i have an iphone 12 and the screen has been changed.. and when i update ios 16 my touch stop working.. and now i want to install ios 15 again but i dont want to lose my files and i didn’t have a back up on my Phone. It is possible back to ios 15 and without losing my files? Help me please

[@Roman_Reigns01269]

Bro you saved my life thx a lot

[@MYMASSQA]

Hi thank for all I did all things but at restore point it says "could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible" how can I get ios15 compatible with iPhone x?

[@АлександрНиколаевич-о7д]

Got it?

[@smitchuri1765]

Thank you finally it worked 💓💓

[@djiqbalm]

Thanks! You have saved my life dude!

[@axomflexy3285]

Will I get back my esim after backup

[@siddharths3167]

how long dose it take to restore iphone from ios16 to ios 15?? in itunes

[@benhickey7528]

it required a password to be put in to restore the phone but i don’t know what password I'm supposed to put in I tried everything does anyone know????

[@rodoneson]

Can’t select back up now for the second step. Please help.

[@alamraya7002]

Do you have instructions on using iTunes on a Mac?

[@oompaloompa2651]

Do I need to remove the beta profile before starting this?

[@JY-wy3oc]

No because when you do the downgrade its gonna remove it itself

[@rk.7]

thank you and is there any way to do it from mac?

[@Orisaar80]

Hi, Im a little confused. right now on 15 and wanna sign into beta. Do i need to back up to itunes right now in order to be able to restore to 15?

[@gunjansatvadhir1411]

Fully helpful video👍🏽❤️

[@ferhatkangal4153]

Hey I've backupped my phone but I can not find the backup file. I'm using macOS and I can not see MobikeSync file.

[@kylenhu916]

It worked like a charm! Thank you TenorShare.

[@sebastiangiraldogomez8359]

Thank you so much! It really works

[@yogurth_]

Holyy, thanks bro, I transfered my iphone 11 that was on beta to an iphone 13 and the battery sucked because the update

[@heedrow991]

Works for me, thank you very much !

[@caovothiennhan1194]

I planned enough storage for my nearly 100GB backup of the iPhone, then I tried to restore it. But not only did it read my backup data during the restore process but also wrote more data lol, so Im out of storage and couldnt get my iPhone restored omg

[@manojkumarsale5699]

What’s matter with esim. I wanted to downgrade to 15.5 without losing esim. Is there any way please help

[@Efantil]

Great tutorial thx =)

[@hayomi]

I don't see the info.plist file in ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/....... there is no 'mobilesync' in Application Support... in my mac book. please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hayomi]

Oh I found the folder thru some other way. it totally worked. I only lost messages like the other guy said.

[@yowoy6509]

@@hayomi How can you find it? please help me I can't even see the info.plist...

[@hayomi]

@@yowoy6509 I found the the folder thru the backup file! once you backup your phone, there will be a backup file in finder! so I went to the folder the backup file in. there is a info.plist!

[@riguitinleon]

So thankful for this

[@TenorshareOfficial]

😁Glad it helps!

[@jl003lee5]

It really does work, thank you 🙏

[@andyrachman3262]

this video helped me. thanks

[@-T1-]

man thank you soooo much

[@nri_raj]

Will I lose eSIM in this process?

[@jesus..m]

I changed the sting to iOS 15 and I go back to restore but I still get the iPhone backup cannot be restored to the phone because it’s too old, what do I do

[@tazkhan24]

its showing backup is corrupted even though i have changed version to 15.0...now what to do

[@ShahidAli-et7qk]

In my apple folder mobile sync back up I can’t see info list can you help? How to change the product

[@NinjaPlayzX]

Thanks works perfectly

[@mesut2030]

thank you very much, i go to the phone repair shop they say my phone can't be downgraded , I'm nearly want to by new phone because of overheat and lagging

[@rajshresthajuneja6045]

HI. While this was helpful ,after the restore my iCloud Drive wouldn’t load! Tried signing in and out of my Apple ID too. Unable to pair with my Apple Watch also. Any advice?

[@jadominguez2009]

Will this method work if I’m trying to downgrade from iOS 15 to 14? I need help plz!

[@malkitsingh6431]

Bro I need to know I have 12 pro max can I downgrade my phone from 16 to 14.8 ?

[@arun19pedapudi]

Most helpful video. Immediately subscribed to your channel 👍🏻

[@davidphiri9172]

I’m just from updating my iPhone X to IOS 16 now after the updates my iPhone X gets stuck or freezes when I’m scrolling up trying to close apps or when I’m trying to go to another slide and when I’m on apps scrolling.. Yet in its previous IOS 15 it was working perfectly.. can the update be the problem and will it go back to being normal after I take it back to iOS 15 Please🙏🏽 help me

[@leechunchin2539]

I have never commented on any of KZbin videos. But I must give this guy a thumb up. This tutorial is legend !

[@yogurth_]

hey I cant download the ipsw download, its says that its not safe and cant download it, do you have direct link?

[@raisapintea3462]

i have the same problem

[@torbjrnness2484]

Same issue here..

[@yogurth_]

@@torbjrnness2484 just type in your keyboard with no spaces: thispageisunsafe I think

[@yogurth_]

@@raisapintea3462 just type in your keyboard with no spaces: thispageisunsafe I think

[@MyIronman8]

Hell ya . Very very nice instructions

[@justnod7473]

question i changed the info an it didn't pop as new backup it popped as the old one an im not sure if the 15 thing is going to work

[@narothchhin8173]

Thanks Bruu

[@demonturtle2185]

How long does it take to restore

[@satheeshkumar818]

now its showing like tis how can i downgrade????(This firmware is not signed. This means you cannot restore to it in iTunes.)

[@mcxz961]

You saved my life. THANK YOU SO MUCH 👍

[@ehsanehsan7009]

Did you back up your phone before you installed beta iOS 16 ? How did you ? Please I need information

[@cred_entho]

hey, if we want to downgrade to 15.6.1, should we write 15.0 in product key or 15.6.1?, Secondly, would it retain whatsapp data through this method or not ?

[@novapod236]

15.6.1

[@kulmiyegraphics4612]

I updated my phone to ios 16 and its draining my battery what is de coz

[@AyushMauryavanshi]

Not showing info.pilst file in backup

[@romanklenovec4696]

I cannot find the backup file to change 16 to 15... I don't know, where that file can be.

[@romanklenovec4696]

The way leading to file is in my case that one: C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\00008110-001A1CD93C61801E

[@ifteqarkashif6405]

Hi Sir I need ur help it’s little bit urgent Few days before I updated iOS 16 in my iphone11 but after update my phone was stuck and touch not working then I flash my phone from one application after that all my data lost 😢 My data was not backup in iCloud ID and ITunes even not showing my deleted data if I try to back up from the device Please guide me sir if there is any other method to back up all my deleted data which is not store anywhere If apps not free no issues I’ll purchase because my deleted data very important for me I saw so many videos in KZbin and tried but not useful I will be very thankful for you if you do this fever for me Thank you waiting for your guidance.

[@kiettipatsaenkham8930]

Yes perfect 🤩 ขอบคุณมาก ios16 ร้อนมาก ต้องดาวน์เกรดลง

[@drake639able]

Says ipsw file is incorrect for my device even though I downloaded the right one

[@almajroo7q8]

Thank you bro🌹

[@SoshiKyo]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH SIR!!!!!!!!!