Apple has just released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, and you can still downgrade to iOS 18.3.2 or iPadOS 18.3.2.

Apple is Still Signing iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2, Downgrade from iOS 18.4 or iPadOS 18.4. While You Still Can

The downgrade process works as long as Apple is signing the older firmware. It will be a matter of days or a couple of weeks until Apple stops signing iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2, leaving you no choice but to stick with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4.

If you are planning to downgrade iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2 right now, then start things off by downloading the correct IPSW file for your device and save it to your desktop:

Now, take a backup of everything using Finder or iCloud. You’ll find the tutorial for it here.

You need to disable Find My on your iPhone and iPad as well. You’ll find the necessary tutorial for it posted here.

Once everything is backed up and Find My is disabled, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using a cable.

Step 2. Launch Finder on your Mac.

Step 3. You’ll see your device on the left. Click on it to reveal more options on the right.

Step 4. You should see a Restore iPhone or Restore iPad button. Hold down the Option key on your keyboard and click on Restore iPhone or Restore iPad.

Step 5. Select the iOS 18.3.2 or iPadOS 18.3.2 IPSW file you saved to your desktop.

Step 6. Let Finder restore your device.

That’s it, in a few minutes your iPhone or iPad will be back on the 18.3.2 update.

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Last Update: March 31, 2025