With every new Apple update, there is also the prospect of bugs and issues. For example, with the newest iOS 16.4 build, there are issues with the Podcast app, embedded video Sandbox error, missing Select All option in Safari, animation lag, and more.
While these issues will definitely get fixed in future updates, some people will want to downgrade and return to the previous iOS version straight away.
If you’re looking to downgrade your iPhone, then this guide is perfect for you. In this guide, you will get to know how can you downgrade your iPhone from iOS 16.4 to iOS 16.3.1.
How to downgrade iPhone from iOS 16.4 to iOS 16.3.1
Yes, it is possible to downgrade your iPhone from the latest iOS 16.4 update to the iOS 16.3.1 version. However, you should note that this process will wipe off all data from your smartphone.
Step 1: To start off, you will need to download the iOS 16.3.1 IPSW file from the links mentioned below –
- iPhone 14 Pro Max,
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14,
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 mini,
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12,
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max,
- iPhone 11 Pro,
- iPhone XS Max,
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11,
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE 3
- iPhone SE 2
Step 2: Go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Find My -> Find My iPhone -> Lastly, turn it off
Step 3: Launch the Finder and choose your device from the left-hand side
Step 4: Click on the Restore iPhone button while still holding down the left Option key
Step 5: Select the iOS 16.3.1 file and wait for the downgrading to start
Step 6: Once it is done, your device will automatically get booted to the downgraded iOS 16.3.1 OS
