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How to Downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 with the Latest PC

downgrade ios 15 to ios 14

How to downgrade iOS 15 to iOS 14 on all iPhones without PC? When it was released in just a few days, users felt uncomfortable with this latest software from Apple. It seems like it’s too much, but it’s not.

Considering that iOS 15 can already be enjoyed by iPhone 6s users and above. The compatibility given by Apple is actually not as sweet as imagined. Maybe you feel that Apple is still paying attention to iPhone 6s users.

In fact, upgrading software in old hardware is not recommended by gadget observers. Several well-known technology reviewers from India and the United States agree that iPhone 7 users and below should be more careful in updating iOS 15.

They even added, if a problem occurs, you should return or downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 aka the OS that was previously used to minimize damage that has a negative impact on the device for the long term.

Then how to downgrade iOS 15 to 14/13/12 or revert back to the previous software? There are several methods that can be applied, either with or without using a PC/Laptop.

Attention: Don’t forget to always backup important data on your smartphone. Whatever your cellphone, if you want to update/downgrade the OS, make it a habit to back up your data before doing it.

Well, the steps to restore iOS 14 from iOS 15 using a computer are as follows:

1. Connect your iPhone to a PC/Laptop that has iTunes installed.

2. Open the iTunes app for Windows, or Finder for Mac.

3. After confirming that the iPhone is connected, press on the iPhone logo on the computer screen.

4. An option will appear, select “Restore iPhone”. And simultaneously press the left key on Mac or Left Shift on Windows.

5. Users will be asked to downgrade or restore to iOS how many on your iPhone.

6. Chances are you will be given a choice to iOS 14.7 or 14.6 depending on the IPSW file that is still available by Apple.

7. Continue the process, at this stage my friend can only wait until the downgrade to iOS 14 is complete. How long? Uncertain, there are 30 minutes to 2 hours just finished.

This applies to all iPhones that already support iOS 15 or iPhone 6s and later. In fact, downgrading to iOS 14 is often a last resort due to the less than optimal performance of the iOS 15 system on certain devices.

There are other reasons as well, for example, users who like to modify their iPhone by jailbreaking it, it turns out that it doesn’t support iOS 15 yet, so they have to downgrade to a previous iOS that supports it.

Tips & Tricks: Before the downgrade process from iOS 15 to iOS 14, if you use a laptop, make sure the battery is full or while charging it if the battery is running low. Then use the default iPhone data cable, update iTunes to the latest version, and most importantly: Backup all your data.