How to use Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows to downgrade iOS 7.1
If you have updated your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iOS 7.1 and want to go back to an earlier version of iOS, you may need to use a tool called Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows. This tool can help you remove the iOS 7.1 related patches from your device and restore it to an earlier firmware.
Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows
In this article, we will show you how to use Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows to downgrade iOS 7.1 on your device. Please note that this method is not supported by Apple and may void your warranty. Also, you may lose some data and functionality by downgrading iOS 7.1. Proceed at your own risk.
What you need
A Windows PC with iTunes installed.
An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 7.1.
A USB cable to connect your device to your PC.
The Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows, which you can download from here.
The IPSW file of the iOS version that you want to downgrade to, which you can download from here.
How to use Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows
Launch the Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows on your PC and click on \"Browse for an IPSW\". Select the IPSW file of the iOS version that you want to downgrade to and click on \"Open\".
The tool will start patching the IPSW file and create a new file with \"_patched\" in its name. Wait for the process to finish.
Connect your device to your PC and launch iTunes. Put your device into DFU mode by holding the power and home buttons together for 10 seconds, then releasing the power button but keeping the home button pressed until iTunes detects your device in recovery mode.
Hold the Shift key on your keyboard and click on \"Restore iPhone\" in iTunes. Select the patched IPSW file that you created with the Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows and click on \"Open\".
iTunes will start restoring your device with the patched IPSW file. Wait for the process to finish and do not disconnect your device until it reboots.
Congratulations! You have successfully downgraded iOS 7.1 on your device using Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any errors or problems while using Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows, here are some possible solutions:
If you get an error message saying \"This device isn't eligible for the requested build\", you may need to edit your hosts file and remove any lines that point to Apple's servers. You can follow this guide here to do so.
If you get an error message saying \"The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3194)\", you may need to use a different IPSW file or try again later.
If you get stuck in a boot loop or recovery mode after restoring, you may need to use a tool like TinyUmbrella or RecBoot to exit it.
If you lose any data or functionality after downgrading, you may need to restore from a backup or sync with iTunes again.
We hope this article helped you use Ipsw patch tool 2.7 windows to downgrade iOS 7.1 on your device. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. 29c81ba772
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