New news: Apple is paving the way for iOS 7, 8, 9, and 10 downgrades for most iPhones

After iOS 9.3.5 sign lock of devices using Apple A5 chip, Apple surprised users when there is a sign opening move for iOS 7, iOS 8 versions on iPhone 5, iPhone 5S.

Update 16:22: Apple just locked the iOS versions lower than 11.2, give condolences to you.

According to information on IPSW.me, Apple has unlocked lower iOS versions for iPhone 5, iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S. With iPhone 5 users can downgrade to versions like iOS 8.0, iOS 7.1.1, iOS 7.1 or iOS 7.0.4. This also happens with iPhone 5C, 5S with similar versions.

Note: This information is taken from the IPSW.me website, a well-known and reputable Apple sign-up page. We will not be responsible if you downgrade defective and forced to upgrade to the latest iOS. If you want to downgrade to lower iOS versions, be sure to back up the data before proceeding.

You can check and download the iOS version at the following link: Download iOS Firmware for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

The way to downgrade to iOS 7 and 8 is similar to how to downgrade from iOS 11 to 10.3.3, you can look at: How to downgrade iOS 11 to iOS 10.3.3 for iPhone 6S

See more:

1. The iOS 10.1 downgrade guide for iPhone / iPad has lost battery
2. How to downgrade iOS 11 beta to iOS 10