If you want to downgrade to iOS 9.1 on your iPhone, this is unfortunately no longer possible as Apple has stopped signing iOS 9.1 for all devices.
This comes about two weeks after the release of iOS 9.2; this is not surprising because Apple usually shuts down older versions of iOS about a week or two after a new version is released.
The iOS 9.2 update was by no means major, but it did come with a handful of bug fixes, security enhancements, and performance improvements for those who are experiencing some issues with their iPhones and iPads. iOS 9.2 was released to fix some of these persistent issues.
However, even a new version that is supposed to fix problems is likely to cause more problems, so users can unofficially downgrade to the previous version without too much fuss. The only trick is to do this sooner or later because Apple closes this window shortly after a new version is released.
iOS 9.1 came with new emojis, including the middle finger emoji.
Jailbreakers usually take the biggest hit from this, as was the case when iOS 9.1 was released. iOS 9.1 fixed the jailbreak vulnerabilities, meaning users had to stay on iOS 9.0.2 to jailbreak. Those who accidentally update can downgrade quickly, but after Apple closed the signing window in iOS 9.0.2, users can no longer downgrade if they want, which means they cannot jailbreak their device.
Since neither iOS 9.1 nor iOS 9.2 is jailbreakable, it’s not that drastic this time around, so if you’re really only having issues with iOS 9.2 you’ll have the urge to downgrade.
Of course, if you’re having trouble with iOS 9.2, there are some fixes you can try that can alleviate the problem and keep your iPhone running in top condition.
If you’re looking forward to an iOS 9.2 jailbreak, join the club. One isn’t available yet, and we’re not sure when we’ll see it, but it’s been said several times already. An iOS 9.2 jailbreak is said to be fairly close to release, but not quite ready yet.
It’s important to know that most jailbreak dev teams like to keep their mouths shut about revealing any details about the jailbreak they’re working on, and it’s usually a surprise release when a jailbreak comes out. We expect this to stay the same as the iOS 9.2 jailbreak, but it’s interesting that it’s been rumored for the past few weeks.
