how to downgrade to ios 13.7?

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how to downgrade to ios 13.7?

Hi, currently have IOS 13.7 on my iPhone 11 pro max. I have updated to IOS 14.2 on my iPhone SE to see how it is and test it but now, I want to revert back to IOS 13. How do I transfer my backup from iPhone 11 to iPhone SE and make it back to IOS 13.7?

I no longer want to use IOS 14 on my SE as there's some apps that's no longer compatible and buggy on IOS 14 and no longer supported by developers. I have tried to restore the SE from my iphone 11 backup but it only restored the apps, it still stayed on IOS 14.2. How do I force it to downgrade to IOS 13.7 when it is no longer signed by Apple?

Why is Apple forcing us to stay on IOS 14? It used to be that we have choices to downgrade or upgrade, now it's forcing me to stick to the upgrade. Starting to be frustrated with Apple products.

iPhone SE

Posted on Nov 3, 2020 5:46 PM

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kb1951

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Nov 3, 2020 5:56 PM in response to mels83

Sorry but you can’t downgrade to iOS 13.

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ChrisJ4203

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Nov 4, 2020 7:13 AM in response to mels83

It is not about making things difficult to use. Downgrading can cause multiple problems given whatever changes the new iOS made. Apple has never supported downgrading except to get back to public software from beta. This has been true from the very beginning of the iPhone.

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mels83 Author

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Nov 3, 2020 6:58 PM in response to kb1951

Thanks for the quick reply. Is there any reason why we can't downgrade? What's the point of having a backup before upgrading when we can't use that backup with the same IOS? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of backup?

What happens if I install an unsigned IOS to the iphone? Will it still work?

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mels83 Author

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Dec 15, 2020 6:48 PM in response to ted2019

May I ask what kind of security exploits are in IOS 13.7? I feel that upgrading isn't very important for ios 14 because some of my apps are not compatible and no longer supported. I've noticed in the recent years, IOS is very buggy when updating so when I find a stable OS, it's better to wait it out. Also some features aren't even available to other countries like fitness+ or translating app is limited to only a few languages, still no apple pay for my country, so not really a good update.

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 17, 2020 12:02 PM in response to BobMarleyNo1

That is a false statement. While some users can experience battery issues right after updates, that is because the iPhone will have to run processes for the update and then reindex files. The update does not update the battery.

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ted2019

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Dec 17, 2020 1:09 PM in response to BobMarleyNo1

If this is your primary iPhone and has banking info, credit cards etc. I would strongly advise taking chance with 'possible" battery issues (not that I have seen this) over major security issues. No one is saying you have to update, I personally advise it.

I have iOS 10 devices (iPad and iPhone) and iPhone X w/ 13.1 and iPod w/ 13 on them but they are not my primary devices, they stay offline and used only for games and jail breaking etc. I would never use them for my primary devices linked to my accounts.

It's what the device is used for and how much security you require. The choice is yours. Believe what you want to believe.

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w001tly

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Dec 28, 2020 9:35 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yes, it is. The new version removes features people like that were in iOs13 and in my version on XR causes more battery usage period. I’ve even had the apple store verify that is true before they closed their doors.

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mels83 Author

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Nov 3, 2020 11:09 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

I see, Thanks for the clarification. Very disappointing that Apple makes it harder to use their products. Would have love to have a choice to go back to the older OS

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ted2019

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Dec 7, 2020 10:27 AM in response to mels83

There are major security exploits in prior iOS you don’t want to downgrade to even if you could. I’d strongly advise updating your other device to iOS 14.2 if security is important to you.

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mels83 Author

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Dec 15, 2020 6:39 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

thank you.

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Dec 17, 2020 11:09 AM in response to ted2019

Also they update the battery of your devices to die faster...

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 17, 2020 1:06 PM in response to BobMarleyNo1

Okay, your story.

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Dec 17, 2020 1:13 PM in response to ted2019

Apple could roll out only security updates instead of whole iOS Software. But they never will do.

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w001tly

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Jan 18, 2021 11:06 PM in response to BobMarleyNo1

Correct they have to change all kinds of stuff which is the main reason then they use the excuse of “security”.

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Feb 11, 2021 9:26 PM in response to mels83

It’s a disgrace that Apple release a new version full of bugs and we don’t have the option to revert to a previous version which worked properly! When will you sort out all the bugs!

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