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How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?

12/05/2018

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Here is the good news that firmware iOS 6.1.3 (for iPhone 4s, some types of iPad 2) is still signed by Apple. This means you can restore your iPhone 4s/iPad 2 back to iOS 6.1.3 in 3uTools immediately. 


Compatibility: 

iPhone 4s, iPad 2 type 2.1/2.2/2.3. 

Please note: this downgrade not available for iPad 2.4, and 3uTools would detect it automatically on Easy Flash.


Note: You are suggested to back up your important data on 3uTools before downgrading.

How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?


Step1: Connect your iDevice to PC using the USB cable and launch 3uTools on your PC. 

 

Step 2: Click "Flash & JB" -> "Easy Flash". 3uTools will show you the matching firmware for your iOS device automatically in this section. Select the iOS 6.13. Then click "Flash". 

 

How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?


Step3: Remember to keep a good connection between iDevice and PC, and then just wait patiently till this process is finished. The whole flashing process needs 3~8 minutes in general.


How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?


Step4: Your iOS device will restart automatically. You could set your iPhone as a new iPhone on iOS 6.1.3 if you didn't retain data, and restore all back up data from 3uTools again.


How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?


software update notification of iOS 8.4.1 should arise after you run iOS 6.1.3 on your device. You could choose upgrade or ignore it.


How to Downgrade iPhone 4s, iPad 2 From iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1?


Another method in 3uTools : You can also use Pro Flash in 3uTools, here is the video guides for you.


   



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