can i downgrade an iphone 8 | r/Jailbreak | Page 1

green trenchBOT Dec 16, 2022, 1:54 PM

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@gilded merlin thanks for creating a new thread!

Please use /solved to delete this thread when you're done.

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 1:57 PM

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You have 2 options, future restore (down to 14 but requires blobs) or iTunes downgrade (down to 15.6rc)

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 1:58 PM

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im on ios 16 so i think only 15.6rc would work

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 1:58 PM

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Well if you have blobs, you can go lower

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If you don’t

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Lowest you can go is 15.6rc

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 1:59 PM

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how would i get blobs

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 1:59 PM

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gilded merlin how would i get blobs

So I’m guessing you don’t have any saved frcoal

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Ok

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Well only option is 15.6 rc

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 1:59 PM

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gilded merlin how would i get blobs

!t blobsfaq

green trenchBOT Dec 16, 2022, 1:59 PM

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Hey @gilded merlin, have a look at this!

blobsfaq

What's a blob?
It is a file containing a special key specifically for that one device to allow downgrading to a specific firmware.
They're like golden tickets, but instead a digital signature made by Apple that was saved at the time when the signing window was open. If you possess one (or many), keep them safe.

How do they work?
They can be used in a program called futurerestore to restore to a firmware in which the SEP/Baseband is compatible. To check SEP/Baseband compatibility, check /tag sepbb.

Make sure to not use misleading sites.

Regardless of SEP/Baseband compatibility, any/all blobs should be saved for future downgrading abilities.

Can I save them now?
Of course. Blobs can be saved at any time, but it is crucial to save them when Apple releases new firmware, because they can only be saved for versions that are currently signed.There is one exception to this: if you are jailbroken and Apple has unsigned the version you're currently on, you may save onboard blobs for that version.

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 1:59 PM

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aight

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how would i downgrade to 15.6rc

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:01 PM

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Do you have a windows or Mac computer?

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:01 PM

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i have windows and linux installed

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:01 PM

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Windows works

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:01 PM

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ok

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:02 PM

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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210384

Apple Support

Download and use iTunes for Windows 10

With iTunes for Windows 10, you can manage your entire media collection in one place. Subscribe to Apple Music to access millions of songs. Buy music and movies from the iTunes Store. And sync content from your computer to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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Download 64 bit for your computer

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Please don’t download Microsoft store version though

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:03 PM

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got it

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:03 PM

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Just go through the installation process and lmk when you’re done

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:03 PM

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i installed it

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:04 PM

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You ran the file and everything?

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:04 PM

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yes

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:04 PM

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Ok

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https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/Beta_Firmware

Beta Firmware

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Go to that page and download the ipsw for the version and device you want to downgrade

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:05 PM

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done

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:06 PM

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Ok

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Go to your device and turn off find my iPhone

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And make sure you have backup of your device (if you want to keep your data)

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:08 PM

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done all of that

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i already had a backup

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:08 PM

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Ok so

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Plug in your device to your computer

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:08 PM

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done

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:08 PM

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Ok

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Now on the side of the iTunes app

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Do you see your device?

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:09 PM

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yes i do

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:09 PM

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Click on it

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:09 PM

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ok

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:10 PM

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Hold the shift key on the check for update button

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:10 PM

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ok

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:10 PM

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And you should see file explorer open up (or whatever it’s called for windows)

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After that just find the ipsw you downloaded

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:11 PM

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i found it

storm stirrup Dec 16, 2022, 2:12 PM

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And just leave your phone alone until you see the hello screen

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:12 PM

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ok

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thanks

gilded merlin Dec 16, 2022, 2:50 PM

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it went into recovery mode

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itunes is telling me to restore my iphone

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