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How to Enter KDFU Mode While downgrading?

02/08/2018

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When we downgrade iPhone 4s and iPad 2 to iOS 6.1.3 with 3uTools, we need to enter our iDevice into the special DFU mode. And we need to install a tweak to enter this mode. Here’s the detailed tutorial.

 

1. Open Cydia on your iDevice and add the following repo:    (If there is verification error, please use VPN)

    http://repo.tihmstar.net

How to Enter KDFU Mode While downgrading?

2.  Install the kDFUApp package from that repo.


3. Connect your iDevice to your computer, and launch the kDFUApp from your home screen.


4. Slide all the sliders in the app until they’re green, and then press enter kDFU to reboot your device into pwned DFU mode ready for the restore. Don’t worry about which firmware is selected by kDFUApp’s first slider, it doesn’t matter. kDFUApp supports both iPhone 4s and iPad 2. 


How to Enter KDFU Mode While downgrading?


5. 3uTools may open and inform you that it has detected a device in Recovery Mode. This is fine, and in fact confirms that kDFU mode has been entered. Simply quit iTunes without making any changes.


How to Enter KDFU Mode While downgrading?

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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3uTools V3.18
2025-09-18
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
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Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirplayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App