If you try the iOS 8 beta and it’s not what you expected, you can upgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7 without any major hurdles during the beta period.
According to Apple, there is no official iOS 8 to iOS 7 downgrade available for iOS 8 beta users, but it’s currently possible to use a custom restore option to downgrade.
Apple will patch this before the iOS 8 release date this fall, so don’t expect an easy downgrade option when the public release arrives.
iOS 8 beta is not a finished product, so performance, battery life, and app compatibility are not the same experience as iOS 7 or iOS 7.1. If you’ve tried iOS 8 beta 1 and decided it’s not for you, follow these instructions to upgrade to iOS 7.
Two big caveats about this process. If you give up your iOS 7 jailbreak to try the iOS 8 beta, you’ll be reverted to a non-jailbroken iPhone. The only possible downgrade is to downgrade to iOS 7.1.
It’s also essential for users who want to restore from a backup to avoid backing up while on iOS 8. Apple does not allow users to restore a backup from a newer version of iOS to an older version. You should be able to restore a backup you made before using the iOS 8 beta, which makes this a relatively easy way to try and revert to the iOS 8 beta for a few days.
How to Downgrade from iOS 8 Beta to iOS 7
Apple doesn’t offer a one-click downgrade option, and that’s a bit more complicated than installing the iOS 8 beta on your iPhone or iPad. You need to find the iOS 7 download for your particular device. If you’re a developer, Apple offers a download in its developer center, but for average users who’ve only tried iOS 8, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
if you visit iOSDay, you can download the correct version of iOS 7 for your iPhone or iPad. The download section lists iOS 7.1, but it’s actually iOS 7.1.1 ipsw file. You need to download the full file for your device. If you’re not sure which model of iPhone or iPad you have To understand this page. You can also look at the back of your iPhone.
1. For your iPhone or iPad.
To downgrade from iOS 8 beta, put iPhone in recovery mode.
2. . To do this you will need to follow these steps.
- normally.
- or Plug the Dock Connector with the other end connected to your computer.
- until the recovery Mode logo shown above appears.
3. iTunes should recognize the iPhone in recovery mode and restore the .
iTunes recognizes iPhone in recovery mode and is ready to downgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7.
4. Some users may and iTunes will download the correct file for them. Other users may need to use a similar method to installing iOS 8 beta.
5. When prompted to download. .
6. Wait for the iPhone or iPad to reboot with iOS 7.1.1 installed.
7. If you have a backup of iOS 7 that you want to restore, follow the onscreen instructions.
When the iOS 8 public release arrives this fall, you won’t be able to upgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 7. While Apple isn’t designing the beta to allow anyone to test iOS 8, it might be the right time to give it a try.