Sometimes when users try to get back to iOS 5.1.1 from the newest iOS 6 or 6.0.1 they come up with problems. Is it possible to avoid various issues? How to downgrade iOS 6 to iOS 5.1.1 without problems? There is one way I want to show you. This method involves the use of SHSH blobs and Redsn0w.
Also many want to downgrade iOS not only because of untethered jailbreak but also to unlock 04.12.02 baseband of iPhone 4 on iOS 6 / 6.0.1.
The instructions you will find in this guide are effortless to follow. You’ll have to have saved SHSH blobs [via Cydia or TinyUmbrella] for your iOS 5.1.1 in order to productively downgrade iOS 6 to iOS 5.1.1 and get the version 0.9.15b3 of Redsn0w utility to finish the process. This method doesn’t work for all iPhone and iPad models. Only users of iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 are able to apply it to their devices.
iPads and other iPhone gadgets aren’t supported, while iPod touch owners can also use our guide and perform the downgrade to the previous version of Apple firmware.
DON’T WORRY if your gadget is not supported or you don’t have those SHSH blobs saved because you can always factory unlock iPhone and enjoy any new iOS firmware / baseband and SIM card. If you want to downgrade iOS 6 for iOS 6.1.1 untethered jailbreak you can wait five or more days when Apple will release iOS 6.1. After which Planetbeing and hackers’ team will present iOS 6 / 6.0.1 / 6.0.2 / 6.1 untethered jailbreak.
Downgrade iOS 6 to 5.1.1 Guide
Step 1. Firstly, please, be sure that your iOS 5.1.1 SHSH blobs have been saved properly and download Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 [here is the download link to Redsn0w], you should also backup your smartphone and download iOS 5.1.1 from here.
Step 2. Now let’s start to downgrade iOS 6 to iOS 5.1.1. Unzip Redsn0w file. Open it. If you are using Windows PC, run this utility as Administrator. If you are on Mac, just press Cntrl + Open to launch the program.
Step 3. Access Extra – Even More option and press Restore. Now click IPSW.
Step 4. When you are able to choose iOS 5.1.1 file [you have downloaded it in the first step], select it and press Open.
Step 5. Press yes when you are asked to prevent the baseband update.
Step 6. Time has come to put iPhone into Pwned DFU mode in order to downgrade iOS 6 to iOS 5.1.1. Turn the smartphone off. Connect your handset to PC or Mac.
Step 7. As soon as Redsn0w sees your iPhone, press Next. You will get on-screen guidelines that you should follow. If you are doing everything right, Redsn0w will find your SHSH blobs on Cydia. If they are saved on the PC, press Local and choose your iOS 5.1.1 SHSH blobs.
Step 8. The process of downgrading should end automatically. You will be informed by your computer that it is completed and you are using iOS 5.1.1 again.
If you wish to jailbreak your iDevice, you can do so. Just remember that your baseband will still the same as in ioS 6 which you can unlock in order to use any SIM cards. So go to our permanent unlock pricing category, choose the cautry and the carrier to which your device is locked to and make an order.