Explained: How to downgrade from iOS 11.2.5 to iOS 11.2.2 (Topic)

At the end of January, iOS 11.2.5 was released, in which Apple included Homepod support, Siri updates and a huge bunch of bugs fixed. Unfortunately, the update turned out to be terribly unstable and contained new, more serious problems than what it solved.

All Twitter is littered with disgruntled tweets from users, troughs complain, among other things, about severe overheating of the device after the update and problems with Apple Watch connection.

If you are not satisfied with the stability of the new update, here's a small guide on how to quickly and easily roll back to a more stable old version of iOS 11.2.2.

How to downgrade to iOS 11.2.2

Before starting to rollback, you need to clarify something:

• Manually save all necessary information and photos before rollback!

A backup that was made on iOS 11.2.5 via iCloud or iTunes cannot be applied to older versions of IOS (including 11.2.2)

• Update iTunes to the latest version;
• The rollback process will delete all of your data. And their restoration will take a long time. So, schedule another hour to rollback

Step by step instructions

1 | Make sure Apple is still signing iOS 11.2.2 before rolling back.

For example, through the IPSW.me website.

2 | Download the required firmware file.

To do this, select the section with your device on the IPSW.me website and click download.

3 | Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using USB and launch iTunes.

It is best to use the cord that came with the kit, since for such an operation, the cord from Aliexpress may cost you the device.

4 | We put the device in DFU mode.

Video instruction for everyone except iPhone X owners

For those who find it easier with text.

• Connect your device to your computer;
• Turn off the device;
• Now press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds;
• Then hold down the Home button without releasing the Power button for 10 seconds;
• Release the Power button but continue to hold the Home button until iTunes is notified that the device is in recovery mode;
• In the appeared window, click on the "Ok" button.

Video instruction for owners of iPhone X

For those who find it easier with text.

• Connect iPhone X to Computer Using Lightning Cable
• Open iTunes;
• Simultaneously hold down the Side button and the volume down key for 10 seconds;
• Release the Side Button while holding down the Volume Down key for another 15 seconds;
• iTunes should display a message stating that iPhone has been detected in recovery mode. The smartphone screen must remain off.

5 | Press and hold the Alt / Option key on a Mac or Shift on Windows. Select Restore iPhone ... (iPad / iPod touch)

The Topic of Article: Explained: How to downgrade from iOS 11.2.5 to iOS 11.2.2.
Author: Jake Pinkman