How to downgrade iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3 ipad 2
I was using iPad 2 for a long time and it was running on iOS 9.3.5.
Over time the device became very slow. Apps took time to open and scrolling was not smooth. Using it daily was not comfortable.So I decided to downgrade my iPad 2 from iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 6.1.3.
Below is how I did it, explained step by step in a simple way
This method works only for iPad 2
Do not try this on other iPads
Backup your data before starting
Follow the steps slowly, no rush
First thing I did was download the firmware.
Download iOS 6.1.3 firmware for iPad 2
Use the download link provided
Wait until the download is fully completed
Save the file on your PC (Desktop or any easy folder)
This file will be used later in 3uTools
ota_iPhone4,1.ipsw (MD5: 03733FA4CA91873BD70E01DCEDCEC26E)
*iPad 2:
ota_iPad2,1.ipsw (MD5: 5021ED0CC6BD50594D9458B3F0A56581)
ota_iPad2,2.ipsw (MD5: 870F8C135B95395D02288DEBF518DC3F)
ota_iPad2,3.ipsw (MD5: 862799EDF75D2461C85902FBA3BFDCC7)
4735109654218#
Next important step is jailbreak.
Jailbreak is required for this downgrade
To downgrade we need kDFU mode
kDFU tool is available only inside Cydia
Cydia comes only after jailbreak
So jailbreak is mandatory
To jailbreak the iPad:
Open Safari on the iPad
Go to carbon.sep.lol
If it asks to install a certificate or profile
Install the profile
Go to Settings and trust the profile
Come back to Safari
Tap Run
Sometimes it will not work the first time.
If nothing happens, try again
If iPad restarts, try again
After successful jailbreak, Cydia will appear on home screen
After jailbreak is done:
Open Cydia
Let it load and refresh
Add this source: repo.tihmstar.net
Search for kDFU
Install kDFU
Next step is entering kDFU mode.
Open the kDFU app
Follow the instructions shown
After few seconds the screen will turn black
Black screen is normal
This means the iPad is now in kDFU mode
Now the PC part starts.
Connect iPad to PC using USB cable
Open 3uTools
You can use the latest version of 3uTools
No need to install old version
Inside 3uTools:
Go to Flash & JB
Open Pro Flash
Click Import Firmware
Select the iOS 6.1.3 firmware file downloaded earlier
Click Flash
When warning shows, click Flash Anyway
Flashing process will start
Do not disconnect USB cable
Do not close 3uTools
Wait patiently
Process takes around 10 minutes
After flashing is finished:
iPad will restart automatically
Apple logo will appear
Setup screen will load
iPad will boot into iOS 6.1.3
After downgrade:
Performance feels better
Old classic iOS look is back
Animations are smoother
iOS 6.1.3 works well for iPad 2
Small note about jailbreak:
Carbon jailbreak is semi untethered
If you restart the iPad, jailbreak will be disabled
To enable jailbreak again:
Open Safari
Go to carbon.sep.lol
Tap Run
This is how I downgraded my iPad 2.
Sharing this in case it helps someone who is still using this device.
Take your time and follow each step carefully.