Update: Apple isn’t signing iOS 14.8, so you can’t downgrade from iOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8. Do not use these instructions. We’ll let you know it’s safe to downgrade again.
This is how to revert from iOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8.
If you’re experiencing iOS 14.8.1 issues and you think that rolling your iPhone back to an older version of iOS 14 might help, this guide will help you downgrade.
You can only revert to iOS 14.8, no more. You can downgrade for a limited time only, possibly a week or two. After that, you will not be able to go back to the previous version of iOS 14.
When you downgrade, you can only restore a backup you made in iOS 14.8; so keep that in mind in case you need to restore a backup.
Most users will have a recent backup, but you may lose some items if you don’t regularly back up your photos and messages to iCloud.
While this isn’t officially supported, it’s easy to do and you won’t lose any support or void your iPhone’s warranty.
How to Downgrade from iOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8
Here’s what you need to do to revert to iOS 14.8 on your iPhone. You won’t be able to use your phone during downgrade, so you need to turn it on on your computer or other device.
If you made an archived backup, you can use it after restoring it. If you’re doing this right after iOS 14.8.1, you may still have an iOS 14.8 backup in iCloud or recently on your computer.
Follow these steps to revert from iOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8.
This process takes some time to complete. When it does, you can freshen up or restore a backup made in iOS 14.8. Most people will want to install a backup.
For more information on iOS 14.8.1, check out our guide.
