I was wondering if it's still possible to downgrade to iOS 15. I am considering updating my iPhone 13 Mini, but I am worried that I won't like the new update. I was thinking I could update my phone, and if I don't like it, then I can just downgrade back to iOS 15. However, I want to know if that is still possible. I know it was possible to downgrade for a while.

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FKTrevor t1_j9clqvi wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:58 PM

You'll have to downgrade to iOS 15.6 RC and do some trickery with OTA files to get to iOS 15.7.1 /.2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mi5lAIMxvo

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/guide-how-to-update-to-ios-15-7-2-for-iphone-8-x-xr-xs-11-se2-12-13-se3.2373742/

cameronroyal OP t1_j9cmaiz wrote on February 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Thank you so much! I might give it a try if I end up updating and not liking it.

WWWWWVWWWWWWWWVWWWWW t1_j9czv47 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 12:41 AM

Keep in mind downgrading to 15.6 RC may break icloud drive functionality. The fix is after restoring to 15.6 RC, backup to icloud then restore from icloud.

Tainted0401 t1_j9cftqi wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM

nope it's not possible, even with saved shsh blobs you're unable to downgrade (for now)

rpaulmerrell t1_j9cjug7 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:45 PM

They just stop signing iOS 16.3.

IndifferentPolitico t1_j9cfjwd wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Officially…. No. Apple stopped signing 15 a long time ago.

Unofficially, yeah you could find the right iOS file etc etc, but that requires knowledge of the subject. How confident are you with computers?

cameronroyal OP t1_j9cg8gh wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Pretty confident. I'm a Comp Sci student!

4-3-4 t1_j9cj140 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Check out 3utools.com

IndifferentPolitico t1_j9cglk2 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Poke around forums and see if anyone has a signed copy of iOS 15 ipsw’s. Chances are slim but possible. From there just look up how to restore manually from a designated ipsw via iTunes.

cameronroyal OP t1_j9cgpxg wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:24 PM

I usually get my IPSW files from ipsw.me

IndifferentPolitico t1_j9cgxel wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:25 PM

My days of fuckin with non-public software files are behind me. I stick to the current release for peace of mind. Good luck in the hunt

iapplexmax t1_j9ch4v4 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:27 PM

I believe you will also need blobs. The JB subreddit might be able to help with that.

lillysroses t1_j9cjo1t wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:44 PM

it isn’t possible to downgrade modern iPhones once Apple stops signing

ra4oasis t1_j9d28pr wrote on February 21, 2023 at 12:59 AM

Seems like getting iOS 15 on your phone would be a huge pain, not really worth it if you ask me.

MC_chrome t1_j9f8gi0 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 2:24 PM

iOS 16 is fine at this point. There are some people running around shouting about how iOS 16 is just as bad as iOS 11, but they are truly full of it.

As a computer science student, you should more than know that being on the latest software patch for an operating system is always the best policy to have for security reasons alone.

ashm8183 t1_j9fhzew wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:32 PM

I think 3u tools software can change ur iOS , dunno if they’re official ones

Squash3000 t1_j9xpq59 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 8:52 AM

Ios 16 has potentially caused a green tint and screen flicker for me. its such a pain(iphone 13 pro max)

jaroftoejam t1_j9cfueb wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Yeah, I am still rockin iOS 15 on my 12 Pro Max. Seeing lots of bugs reported with iOS 16.

DeadRedditRedemtion t1_j9cqetw wrote on February 20, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Let me tell you if you live the east function of the AirPods state the eff away from the update.

I have a 14 pro and it’s been a nightmare getting everything to act like it did before the update. That being said some other things do work better, though I can’t tell you immediately what they’ve been.

Maybe wait a while..?