How to roll back from iOS 11.2.1 to iPhone or iPad

Today we will tell you how to roll back your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from iOS 11 / 11.2.1 to 11.1.2 / 11.0.3 / 10.3.3 (only on 6s).

If you are already

updated to iOS 11.2.x, but you understand that you don’t like this version of the system, then you definitely won’t mind rolling back your device to 11.0.x or 11.1.x while Apple is still signing the firmware files for these versions.

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how roll away withiOS 11.2.1

Step 1:If you haven't done this yet, please updateiTunes on your PC or Mac to the latest version. You also need to download the iOS 11.0.3 or 11.1.2 IPSW file for your device model. You can do this using the links at the end of this article. Once you have downloaded the desired file, proceed to the next step.

Step 2:Now you need to prepare the device itself. Go toSettings>iCloud>Findiphoneand disable the feature. To do this, you will need to enter your iCloud password.

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Step 3:Then connect your device to your PC or Mac using a regular USB cable. The device will need to be put into recovery mode (DFU).

  • How to put iPhone X into recovery mode (DFU)
  • How to put iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus into recovery mode (DFU)
  • How to transfer iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus to DFU (recovery mode)

If you have an older model, at the same timehold the power button and Home button for 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen, and then release the power button, but continue to hold the Home button until iTunes detects your device in recovery mode.

Step 4:If you are using a Mac, press and holdOption key and select Restore iPhone... in the iTunes window. If you are on a PC, hold down the SHIFT key and select Restore iPhone…. Then you will need to select the IPSW file you downloaded earlier.

Step 5:Select iOS 11.0.3 or 11.1.2 IPSW file.

iTunes will begin the process of installing the firmware on your device, which in this case is a rollback from the new version. When the process is complete, the device will need to be configured as new.

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If you want to roll back to iOS 10.3.3, Apple is still signing a file for this version for iPhone 6s. Use our instructions:

  • How to roll back from iOS 11 to iOS 10.3.3

Note:Apple has stopped signing all public firmware except the latest iOS 11.2 and 11.2.1, so roll back to iOS 11.0 – 11.1.2 that support jailbreaking is no longer possible. More details:Apple no longer signs iOS 11.1.2

Download LinksIPSW-filesiOS11.0.3:

  • iPhone 7 (iPhone9.1)
  • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9.2)
  • iPhone 7 (iPhone9.3)
  • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9.4)
  • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone SE, iPhone 5s GSM, iPhone 5s CDMA
  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)
  • iPad (9.7-inch)
  • iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3
  • iPad Pro (9.7 ‑ inch) (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro (12.9 ‑ inch) (1st generation)
  • iPad Air 1, iPad mini 2
  • iPod touch (6th generation)
  • iPhone10.4 (iPhone 8)
  • iPhone10.5 (iPhone 8 Plus)

Download LinksIPSW-filesiOS11.1.2:

  • iPhone 7 (iPhone9.1)
  • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9.2)
  • iPhone 7 (iPhone9.3)
  • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9.4)
  • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone SE, iPhone 5s GSM, iPhone 5s CDMA
  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st & 2nd generation)
  • iPad (9.7-inch)
  • iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3
  • iPad Pro (9.7 ‑ inch)
  • iPad Air 1, iPad mini 2
  • iPod touch (6th generation)
  • iPhone10.4 (iPhone 8)
  • iPhone10.5 (iPhone 8 Plus)
  • iPhone X