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- The script can also download it for you - The script can also download it for you
# Section 0.2 - Things to note before you begin # Section 0.2 - Things to note before you begin
- **Windows/Linux**: Your installation must be **64-bit**, and x86_64. ARM is not supported.
- **You do NOT need blobs to use this**, the script will get them for you.
- Some of the sections and steps will be separated depending on your platform and device. - Some of the sections and steps will be separated depending on your platform and device.
- Make sure that your OS version/distro and your iOS device are compatible before proceeding.
- The restore will ERASE ALL DATA on your iOS device. Backup your data before proceeding. - The restore will ERASE ALL DATA on your iOS device. Backup your data before proceeding.
- Make sure to have at least 10 GB of free space on your PC/Mac. - Make sure to have at least 10 GB of free space on your PC/Mac.
- **You do NOT need blobs to use this**, the script will get them for you
- **For A7 devices, Windows support is limited.** Read the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#windows) for more details. - **For A7 devices, Windows support is limited.** Read the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#windows) for more details.
- **Restoring to other versions with SHSH blobs is not supported on Windows.** - **Restoring to other versions with SHSH blobs is not supported on Windows.**
# Section 1.1 - Setup for PC/Mac # Section 1.1 - Setup for PC/Mac
## Windows ## Windows
1. Your installation of Windows must be **64-bit**. Windows 8.1 and 10 are supported, but Windows 7 may also work.
1. Install [iTunes](https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64), version 12.10.11 or newer. Make sure to not install the Microsoft Store version. 1. Install [iTunes](https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64), version 12.10.11 or newer. Make sure to not install the Microsoft Store version.
1. Install [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org/#installation), follow steps 1 to 4 only. In step 4, untick "Run MSYS2 64-bit now" before clicking Finish. 1. Install [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org/#installation), follow steps 1 to 4 only. In step 4, untick "Run MSYS2 64-bit now" before clicking Finish.
1. [Download iOS-OTA-Downgrader](https://api.github.com/repos/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/zipball) and extract the zip archive. 1. [Download iOS-OTA-Downgrader](https://api.github.com/repos/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/zipball) and extract the zip archive.
1. Go to where the extracted files are located, and run `restore.cmd` 1. Go to where the extracted files are located, and run `restore.cmd`
- It may only show up as `restore`. If this is the case, run the one that has the gears icon. I recommend to [make Windows show file extensions](https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/) to avoid confusion. - It may only show up as `restore`. If this is the case, run the one with the gears icon. I recommend to [make Windows show file extensions](https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/) to avoid confusion.
1. On its first run, it will download and install dependencies. This will take some time depending on your Internet connection. When it's done, proceed to the next section. 1. On its first run, it will download and install dependencies. This will take some time depending on your Internet connection. When it's done, proceed to the next section.
## macOS/Linux ## macOS/Linux
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1. Connect your iOS device to your PC/Mac. Make sure to also trust the computer by tapping "Trust" at the pop-up. 1. Connect your iOS device to your PC/Mac. Make sure to also trust the computer by tapping "Trust" at the pop-up.
- **Windows/macOS**: Double-check if the device is being detected by iTunes/Finder. - **Windows/macOS**: Double-check if the device is being detected by iTunes/Finder.
1. Run the script. 1. Run the script.
- **Windows**: Go to where the extracted files are located, and run `restore.cmd` (the one that has the gears icon) - **Windows**: Go to where the extracted files are located, and run `restore.cmd` (the one with the gears icon)
- **macOS/Linux**: Go to where the extracted files are located, drag `restore.sh` to the Terminal window, and press Enter/Return. - **macOS/Linux**: Go to where the extracted files are located, drag `restore.sh` to the Terminal window, and press Enter/Return.
1. When the main menu shows up, type '1' and press Enter/Return to select Downgrade device. 1. When the main menu shows up, type '1' and press Enter/Return to select Downgrade device.
1. Do the same to select your target version and options, and follow the instructions that the script will give you. 1. Select your target version and options, and follow the instructions that the script will give you.
1. After the restore process, your device will be successfully in your selected target version. 1. After the restore process, your device will be successfully in your selected target version.
- **Windows**: The restore process may give out an error on your first try. If this happens, follow the steps in the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#windows) - **Windows**: The restore process may give out an error on your first try. If this happens, follow the steps in the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#windows)
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1. When in DFU mode, wait for the script will put the device to pwnDFU mode. 1. When in DFU mode, wait for the script will put the device to pwnDFU mode.
- **Linux**: Entering pwnDFU mode can fail a lot on Linux. Read the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#linux) for more details - **Linux**: Entering pwnDFU mode can fail a lot on Linux. Read the ["Troubleshooting" wiki page](https://github.com/LukeZGD/iOS-OTA-Downgrader/wiki/Troubleshooting#linux) for more details
1. When the main menu shows up, type '1' and press Enter/Return to select Downgrade device. 1. When the main menu shows up, type '1' and press Enter/Return to select Downgrade device.
1. Do the same to select your target version and options, and follow the instructions that the script will give you. 1. Follow the instructions that the script will give you.
1. After the restore process, your device will be successfully in iOS 10.3.3. 1. After the restore process, your device will be successfully in iOS 10.3.3.