Uninstall iOS 14.8.1: Downgrade iOS 14.8.1 / iPadOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8 on iPhone, iPad, iPod

If you are here, it means you have recently installed iOS 14.8.1 Update or iPadOS 14.8.1 Update on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device...

If you are here, it means you have recently installed iOS 14.8.1 Update or iPadOS 14.8.1 Update on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device and now you are looking forward to Revert Back to iOS 14.8 from iOS 14.8.1 Firmware because the old iOS version i.e. iOS 14.8 is more stable or you want to experience the iOS Jailbreak with Cydia Tweaks and Apps. Your reasons may vary but the solution is only one and we are providing it here. To Uninstall iOS 14.8.1 Firmware or Uninstall iPadOS 14.8.1 Firmware, all you need is compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device with iOS older version .IPSW file that is still signed by Apple. In this article you will get everything and therefore you just need to follow our step-by-step guide and tutorial on How to Downgrade Latest iOS 14.8.1 Version to Older iOS 14.8 Version with iTunes on Windows and Mac computer or laptop for Free.

Prerequisite Downloads:

• Download iOS 14.8 .IPSW and iPadOS 14.8 .IPSW (works only if still signed by Apple)
• Download iTunes 12 for Windows and macOS (only latest version)

Prerequisite Notes:

• You should have latest iTunes 12 version installed on your computer or laptop.
• You should de-activate all passwords, codes and Find My Phone security options.
• You must get full back up of your idevice data and files.

How to Downgrade iOS 14.8.1 to iOS 14.8 and Uninstall iOS 14.8.1 / iPadOS 14.8.1 Update with iTunes?

Step # 1: Free download the relevant ".IPSW iOS 14.8" or ".IPSW iPadOS 14.8" file via above direct links.

Step # 2: Open "iTunes" software on Windows or Mac computer or "Finder" app on latest macOS PC and connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod device using cable with your computer.

Step # 3: Put your iOS or iPadOS device into "DFU Mode". After that, iTunes/Finer app will notify you that it has detected your device in "Recovery Mode".

Step 4: On iTunes home screen, Press and Hold "Option Key" on Mac or "Shift Key" on Windows, and press the "Restore iPhone..." or "Restore iPad..." button. Now you will be asked to provide the .IPSW file that you downloaded before. Just select your relevant .IPSW file.

Step 5: Here iTunes / Finder app will reinstall iOS 14.8 and downgrade iOS 14.8.1 firmware. Congratulations! You have successfully downgraded to old iOS version.