How to Downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to IOS 15.7 without Losing Data

Downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to iOS 15.7

Are you trying to downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to iOS 15.7? Recently updated to iOS 16.0.2 but still having trouble with iOS 16 day one bugs? Fortunately, it is still possible to downgrade to iOS 15.7 without losing data!

How to Downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15.7 Guide

downgrade from ios 16.0.2 to ios 15.7

Before you start, please know that downgrading iOS 16 to the latest version of iOS 15 without data loss is only possible if you have made a backup of iPhone before updating to iOS 16.0.

iOS 16 backups are not compatible with iOS 15.7, this means you will not be able to restore after the downgrade process is complete.

  • 1. On iPhone choose Settings -> Apple ID -> Find My and switch off find my iphone.
  • 2. On the computer, Download iOS 15.7 ipsw file for your iPhone model. (Download links available at the end of this article!)
  • 3. Connect iPhone to Mac or a Windows computer using the USB to Lightning cable that came with your device.
  • Point: Unlock your iPhone and Trust computer if prompted.

  • 4. Open Finder (Mac)respectively iTunes (Windows).
  • 5. Hurry alt key (Option) + click Restore iPhone on Mac. (Gap key + restore iphone under Windows).
  • 6. Select the recently iOS 15.7 ipsw file downloaded and click Open. Click Restore to confirm your selection when prompted to erase iPhone and restore iOS 15.7 to your device.
    iOS 15.7 ipsw file selected in Finder
  • Important: The Finder may show Restore and update and automatically start downloading the latest iOS software available. Undo this by unplugging the iPhone and plugging it back in. Only Restore should appear now!

    Point: iPhone downgrade from iOS 16 to iOS 15.7 should begin. Be patient until it is completed. Use the Restore from Backup option to restore your data. Otherwise, you need to set up your iPhone as a new device!
    restore iPhone from this backup

iOS 15.7 IPSW Download Links

From your computer, click on the link corresponding to your iPhone model and accept the download:

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