The script will present a menu. Select the option to restore/downgrade to iOS 8.4.1. The script will automatically download the necessary firmware files (IPSW) and guide you through putting your iPad into a special pwned DFU (kDFU) mode. Because the script does not require you to have saved blobs, it is a very convenient all-in-one solution. Once the process is finished, your iPad will reboot on iOS 8.4.1.
was the final software version it received, many users find that this update pushes the aging A5 chip to its breaking point, resulting in significant lag and stuttering. Downgrading to
: Open Cydia and install iFile or Filza File Manager . Edit System Files : Navigate to /System/Library/CoreServices . Open SystemVersion.plist . Find ProductVersion and change it to 6.0 . Find ProductBuildVersion and change it to 10A403 . downgrade ipad 2 ios 9.3.5 to 8.4.1
If you're comfortable with the command line, more advanced tools offer a more direct restore method.
is a popular, all-in-one script for macOS and Linux that automates much of the process. It supports restoring to iOS 8.4.1 on many 32-bit devices. The script will present a menu
Now that you have root access, you need to change the system's identification strings so the iPad believes it is running iOS 6.0. This triggers the Apple servers to offer iOS 8.4.1 as a "legacy" update. Open and search for Filza File Manager . Install it.
: You must jailbreak the iPad on iOS 9.3.5 (using tools like ) to gain root access to the file system. Edit SystemVersion.plist : Use a file manager like to navigate to /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion.plist Spoof the Version : Change the ProductVersion ProductBuildVersion Reboot and Update Because the script does not require you to
: Once finished, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings to ensure a clean slate and avoid "quasi-jailbroken" errors. Option 2: Legacy-iOS-Kit (Recommended/Cleanest)
: It performs a cleaner restoration and can often jailbreak the device automatically during the process.
Locate the file named SystemVersion.plist and tap it to open the text editor.