This is a guide of how to install unsupported macOS and OS X versions on your Unsupported Mac. This information is also available in the #faq channel in the Unsupported Macs Discord Server.
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import Foundation | |
// Export running app as .ipa, then return path to exported file. | |
// Returns String because app crashes when returning URL from async function for some reason... | |
func exportIPA() async throws -> String | |
{ | |
// Path to app bundle | |
let bundleURL = Bundle.main.bundleURL | |
// Create Payload/ directory |
UPDATED: 2025-04-04
- Reddit mirror: https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSDowngrade/comments/j1x7iv/downgrade_and_dualboot_status_of_almost_all_ios/
- GitHub Gist mirror: https://gist.github.com/LukeZGD/9d781f1b03a69fa46869384a9407a41a
- As of updating this post, there is now a free downgrade tool that utilizes a SEP exploit released for A9-A10X devices, turdus merula: https://sep.lol/
- Untethered with blobs guide: https://ios.cfw.guide/turdusmerula/
- Tethered guide: https://ios.cfw.guide/turdusmerula-tethered/
- Save SHSH blobs for signed iOS versions using TSS Saver or blobsaver
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https://statici.icloud.com/fmipmobile/deviceImages-9.0/iPhone/iPhone9,4-2-3-0/online-infobox__3x.png | |
A B C D E F G | |
A: deviceImages version seems to determine the format of the image specifier (C, D, E, F) | |
B: device marketing name | |
C: device model identifier | |
D: front color (DeviceColor) | |
E: back color (DeviceEnclosureColor) (missing on very old devices) | |
F: color (device cover/backing/housing)?? (missing on older devices) | |
G: image variant |
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https://statici.icloud.com/fmipmobile/deviceImages-9.0/iPhone/iPhone9,4-2-3-0/online-infobox__3x.png | |
A B C D E F G | |
A: deviceImages version seems to determine the format of the image specifier (C, D, E, F) | |
B: device marketing name | |
C: device model identifier | |
D: color cover glass (front color) | |
1 - Black | |
2 - White | |
E: device enclosure color (back color) |