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Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH

11/14/2018

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After we jailbreak 32-bit iDevice, we are able to enter KDFU mode and then downgrade back to iOS 8.4.1 using 3uTools. Here’s the guide for those users who want iOS 8.4.1 back. And then you can jailbreak iOS 8.4.1 using 3uTools.  If you have saved shsh before on your 32-bit devices, you can restore to any iOS version: Downgrade 32-bit Devices to Any iOS Version With SHSH


Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH


Compatibility

  • iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini and iPod touch 5G

  • The iPhone 5C started on iOS 7, therefore, it is not compatible(and never will be).


Requirements

1. Download or update 3uTools to the latest version, V2.20.

2. Jailbreak your device on 3uTools. (3uTools supports the compatible devices running on all iOS versions.)

3. Download the custom ipsw firmware for your device.

iPhone 5:


iPad 4:


iPad 3:

  

iPad 2:


iPad mini:


iPod 5:


Process

Step 1 Enter the device into KDFU mode. You can add repo: http://repo.tihmstar.net, then install kDFUApp, check here for details. But this method does not support all the compatible devices or iOS 10+. For the rest incompatible devices, you can refer another tutorial to enter kdfu mode: How to Enter KDFU Mode Using Futurerestore?  After that, the screen will turn to black and 3uTools will detect the device in DFU mode. 


Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH


Step 2 Head to “Flash & JB” -> “Pro Flash”, then click “Import Firmware” to import the downloaded custom firmware.


Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH


Step 3 Click “Flash” on the right side, there will be the pop up telling you there are risks to flash a custom firmware. Just click “Flash Anyway” to start the process.


Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH


Step 4 Then 3uTools will automatically downgrade your device to iOS 8.4.1, please wait patiently and keep the good connection. 


Untethered Downgrade iPhone 5/iPad 2,3,4/iPad mini to iOS 8.4.1 without SHSH

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
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
deb file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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rpm file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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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
Download
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