Downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9 - how it works

If you don't like iOS 10, you still have a few days left to downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9. We'll show you how to do it step by step.

iOS 10: Downgrade to iOS 9

Note: Unfortunately, downgrade has not been possible since mid-October 2016. Apple has disabled the activation of iOS 9 on devices compatible with iOS 10.

• If you downgrade to iOS 9, all data on your device will be lost. To keep your data, you need an iTunes backup from the time of iOS 9.
• Back up your data via iCloud, it doesn't matter whether the last backup was carried out under iOS 9 or iOS 10. An iCloud backup is definitely recommended before downgrading.
• In addition to backing up your data, another step is required before downgrading. You have to turn off the Find my iPhone option in Settings.

Step 1: download firmware for iOS 9

1. First open the IPSW.me website. Here you can find all iOS versions for download.
2. Select your iOS model below and choose the latest firmware.
3. The firmware for iOS 9 is downloaded via the "Download" button. This can take several minutes.

Step 2: downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9

1. Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod to the PC with a USB cable and start iTunes.
2. Select your device in the top left corner and you will find the "Restore iPhone" button on the right.
3. Hold down the Shift key on Windows and Alt on Mac.
4. Now click on the "Restore iPhone" button and select the downloaded firmware from iOS 9.
5. If you confirm the process, iOS 9 will be reinstalled on your Apple device.
6. If the process is complete, you can import an old backup directly via iTunes if you wish. An iCloud backup can be restored directly on the device during setup.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to set your own music as a ringtone on the iPhone.