How to Downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to IOS 15.7 without Losing Data
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
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.
- 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.
Point: Unlock your iPhone and Trust computer if prompted.
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!
iOS 15.7 IPSW Download Links
From your computer, click on the link corresponding to your iPhone model and accept the download:
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8Plus
- iPhone 8
Why Downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to iOS 15.7 Guide
Our readers have reported over 15 day one iOS 16 issues and errors and several other bugs exclusive to iPhone 14 Pro.
Apple released iOS 16.0.2 with a series of bug fixes, but not all of them seem to work. For example, touchscreen issues for iPhone models with screen replacements have not been fixed, although a fix is confirmed in the update log!
If you are not satisfied with iOS 16 yet, this is your only option to downgrade to iOS 15! This will work until Apple stops signing iOS 15.7, so hurry!
Did you successfully downgrade iOS 16.0.2 to iOS 15.7? Do you have questions or do you need help? Share your feedback in the comments.
Related: You encounter the error Unable to verify the update. iOS 16.0.2 not showing up on your device? Here’s why and how to fix it!