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mac m1 downgrading from big sur 11.3 to 11.2.3

recently i upgraded my mac m1 to big sur 11.3, regret ever since. because all of my ios apps that were sideloaded stopped working.

and i read it on a forum, there is a method for downgrading without having to use two mac and using DFU mode. just download the installer package from: http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/12/32/071-14766-A_Q2H6ELXGVG/zx8saim8tei7fezrmvu4vuab80m0e8a5ll/InstallAssistant.pkg

[This is a Direct Download Link]


i was wondering if anyone here has tried it. thank you.

Posted on May 2, 2021 2:18 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2021 2:26 AM

Have not tried as have zero issues moving from 11.2.3 to 11.3.


If you want to downgrade back to 11.2.3 there might be two methods, both required due diligence on the part of the User ( you )


1 - A Time Machine Backup rare-dating the application of 11.3

2 - a Bootable Clone of 11.2.3


Otherwise - do not see a way back to 11.2.3. Not even Nuking the drive and reinstalling Exception - have a Bootable Installer of 11.2.3 in hand.

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May 2, 2021 2:26 AM in response to davishc777

Have not tried as have zero issues moving from 11.2.3 to 11.3.


If you want to downgrade back to 11.2.3 there might be two methods, both required due diligence on the part of the User ( you )


1 - A Time Machine Backup rare-dating the application of 11.3

2 - a Bootable Clone of 11.2.3


Otherwise - do not see a way back to 11.2.3. Not even Nuking the drive and reinstalling Exception - have a Bootable Installer of 11.2.3 in hand.

mac m1 downgrading from big sur 11.3 to 11.2.3

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