Can You Downgrade From iOS 7.1 With iTunes Only?

The iOS 7.1 has been causing nothing but trouble for the jailbreak community. Many jailbreak users that are running on the Evasi0n 7 were caught off guard as they updated their iPhone to the iOS 7.1.

Like every iOS update, there is no way for users to turn back on their decision. This is a major bummer for the jailbreak users as they will have to wait for an unknown period of time, for the next jailbreak to arrive.

On the other hand, word has it that the iOS 7.1 can be downgraded via iTunes. Users can return to the iOS 7.0.4 by applying the following instruction.

1 .Connect your device (iPhone 4,4S,5,5s,5c) to the computer and launch iTunes (latest version)
2. Boot the device into DFU mode by pressing the Power and Home button simultaneously for about 10seconds. After that, release the Power button only and iTunes will read that the phone is in recovery mode.
3. Hold the shift key on your keyboard and select restore on iTunes. (Alt/Option key for Mac).
4. Select the files downloaded earlier and the installation should commence and complete accordingly.

It is important to note that the process above is still unproven. We’ve personally tried it and it failed to work. If it does for you, then please share with us.

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