How to Downgrade iOS 16.2 to 16.1.2 in 10 Easy Steps

Want to downgrade iOS 16.2 to 16.1.2 on iPhone or iPad? Recently updated to the latest version of iOS, but new restrictions like AirDrop Everyone for 10 minutes and other bugs are dealbreakers?

Is downgrading iOS 16.2 to iOS 16.1.2 still possible?

At the time of writing, iOS 16.1.2 is still signed. This is the only other signed version of iOS 16 except for the current 16.2!

You can check the iOS 16.1.2 signed status in real time on tracking websites such as ipsw.me.

System Requirements to Downgrade iOS 16.2 to 16.1.2

To be able to downgrade to iOS 16.1.2 / iPadOS 16.1.2, you need the following:

• A computer (Mac or Windows) and Finder/iTunes software, updated to the latest version.
• One Lightning to USB (USB-C) cable to connect iPhone/iPad to computer.
• The iOS 16.1.2 ipsw file, downloaded to your computer. Select your iPhone or iPad model and upload it to here.
• A encrypted iPhone/iPad backup. We recommend that you do it locally on your computer before starting the iOS 16.2 downgrade!

How to Downgrade iOS 16.2 to 16.1.2

• 1. On iPhone / iPad: Opt for Settings -> Apple ID -> Find My -> Find My iPhone and round this Stopped.
• 2. Connect iPhone to Computer (Mac or Windows), using the Lightning to USB/USB-C cable that came with the device.
• 3. Open Finder (on Mac) or iTunes (on Windows).
• 4. In the Finder, click on [iPhone name]available in the left sidebar under Pitches.
• 5. Save a encrypted backup of your iPhone using the Back up now option.
• 6. Press and hold option key + Click on restore iphone option.

Do: On a Windows computer, use Gap key + restore iphone!

• seven. Select the recently downloaded iOS 16.1.2 ipsw file. You should find it in the Downloads folder on a Mac or Windows computer.
• 8. Click on Openfollowed by Restore to confirm that you want your Mac to erase and restore your iPhone on iOS 16.1.2.

  Point: Be patient until Mac extracts the software, prepares the iPhone to restore, performs the actual restore, and verifies! The iPhone restarts when the process is complete.

Restore iPhone from Backup

Finally, you need to recover your data from the most recent backup

• 9. On iPhone, swipe up on the “hello” screen and go back to Finder/iTunes, on computer. Click iPhonein the sidebar, under Pitches and wait for the device to be activated!
• ten. Opt for Restore from this backup option. Select the backup and enter the the password to unlock the backup. Click Restore and be patient.

Important: If you are prompted with the “Cannot restore iPhone because the backup was not compatible with the iPhone being restored.” you must modify the backup file to make it compatible with iOS 16.1.2!

Repeat step 10 after modifying the backup. and be patient until the data is restored! The iPhone will restart to mark the end of the process.

• To finish: On iPhone, tap Continueon the Restoration completed filter. Configure Face IDcreate a new Access code (may be the same as your old one), log in to your Apple ID and be patient until iCloud settings are updated! Follow the other on-screen prompts until you reach the Welcome to iPhone filter. Swipe up to get started!

Reasons for Downgrading iOS 16.2 to 16.1.2

Here is a list of the most common reasons for demotion cited by our readers:

• 1. AirDrop Everyone for a 10-minute limit.
• 2. Always On Display does not work on iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models.
• 3. The iPhone battery is draining faster than usual!
• 4. To be updated. (Share in the comments.)

Did you successfully downgrade iOS 16.2 to iOS 16.1.1? Please share your reasons for returning. Also, don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Use the comments section!

Related: You might also be interested in downgrading iOS 16.2 to iOS 15. Here’s how!