Downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2

Downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2 is possible today since iOS 10.1 was released last night to iDevice users worldwide. Although Apple released this update, it still allows the installation of iOS 10.0.2 by signing SHSHs that we can use to restore through the iTunes program.

Although Apple stopped signing SHSHs for iOS 9.3.5, iOS 10 and iOS 10.0.1 last week, iOS 10.0.2 can still be installed on iDevices. Those from Cupertino still allow us to downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2, but there is little reason to do so, the new version of iOS bringing only good changes.

If you still want to downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2, you can use what Apple offers, but I recommend making a backup first. You can backup in iOS 10.0.1 using iTunes or iCloud, but you will not be able to use this backup in iOS 10.0.2, but only if you return to iOS 10.1 or an earlier version of the operating system.

Downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2

For the procedure to work, you must make sure that you no longer have any developer beta profile installed on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You can delete that profile from Settings > General > Profiles, Configurations > General > Profile, but after deleting it you will have to download it again to test iOS 10.1 beta.

To downgrade iOS 10.1 to iOS 10.0.2 follow the steps below:

1. Download iOS 10.0.2.
2. Connect your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to your computer and open iTunes.
3. Put your device into DFU Mode by following these steps: Press the Home and Lock buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, release the Lock button, and hold only the Home button until iTunes recognizes the device, even if the screen remains blank.
4. Holding down the Shift key on the keyboard (Windows) or Alt + Option (Mac), press the button Check for iTunes Update and the program will install the version chosen by you in your terminals.
5. If option 4 does not work, use the button Restore and the procedure should work.

At the end, you will have iOS 10.0.2 installed in your terminals, and if you have any questions, I'm waiting for them in the comments.