LeetDown
a GUI macOS app to downgrade compatible A6 and A7 devices to OTA signed firmwares.
Downloads
Nightly builds will NOT work until further notice, get notarized release instead.
Compatibility
iOS Device Compatibility
| iOS 8.4.1 Downgrade | iOS 10.3.3 Downgrade |
|---|---|
| iPhone 5 | iPhone 5s |
| iPad 4 | iPad Mini 2 (excluding J87AP) |
| - | iPad Air |
macOS Compatibility
| Intel Macs | ASi Macs (Rosetta 2) |
|---|---|
| macOS 10.13 + | macOS 11.0 + |
Virtual Machines and Hackintosh Systems
LeetDown is not compatible with virtual machines. Some hackintosh systems were successful running LeetDown, though, exploiting issues you encounter on environments other than real Mac hardware is up to you to resolve. Please do not open an issue for this.
Installation
Mount the LeetDown_[VERSION].dmg and drag the LeetDown.app to your /Applications folder.
Follow the instructions shown in the app.
Troubleshooting
A7 devices and Apple Silicon Macs
- Due to the USB stack of ASi macs, the device will disappear after LeetDown uploads iBSS. When you get the prompt
[+] Device was lost, reconnect the USB cable to your mac to resume the upload process, do what it says and the restore will resume automatically. - Make sure to reconnect the cable to your mac. You don't need to replug the cable to your iOS device.
Stuck at exploiting or exploitation failure
- Make sure you're not using any USB Hubs or type-c to lightning cables. If your mac has only USB-C ports, use a lightning to type-a cable with a USB type-c to type-a converter.
- Make sure you're not running LeetDown under a virtual machine. Check compatiblity here.
- Re-enter DFU mode and try exploiting again with LeetDown.
- If it's still not working, download iPwnder-lite and exploit your device manually.
Failed to restore device
- Update to latest iOS version with iTunes/Finder/idevicerestore then try again.
- Check if your USB cable is working fine.
- Try with a different USB port (or adapter if running on Apple Silicon).
Build Instructions
With Xcode
cd to project directory
run pod install
open .xcworkspace and run it
With CLI
cd to project directory
run pod install
run xcodebuild -workspace LeetDown.xcworkspace -scheme LeetDown_M
Having issues?
- Enable debugging by clicking the box in LeetDown's settings.
- Open an issue, fill the template and attach the
LDLog.txtto it from your~/Documentsfolder
Supporters
- Will Kellner
- qqjqqj
- Jean-Sébastien Ross
Credits:
- @axi0mX for checkm8 exploit.
- @tihmstar for futurerestore.
- @Cryptiiiic for updated futurerestore.
- @_m1sta for updated futurerestore.
- @dora2ios for iPwnder-lite.
- @mosk_i for iBoot patches and internal testing.
- @libimobiledev for libirecovery.
- @ConsoleLogLuke for helping with the dependencies and scripts for versions < 2.0
- ZipArchive for SSZipArchive.
- AFNetworking for AFNetworking.
- @alitek123 for OTA BuildManifests.
- erentomurcuk for LeetDown OTA updates.
- @exploit3dguy for private testing.
- @m3t0ski for private testing.
- @AyyItzRob123 for private testing.
- Mini-Exploit for private testing.