User Guide Of iMaster
As a wonderful tool designed for downgrading and upgrading iOS devices, whenever you want to revert or update to a supported iOS version, iMaster will easily do it for you. Also, iMaster supports iOS data backup to ensure your data safety from any risks. Here you will learn how to upgrade or downgrade your current iOS version to the one you love and back up your iOS data.
Mode 1. Upgrade iOS
Step 1: Launch WooTechy iMaster and Connect Your Device
Download and install WooTechy iMaster on your PC.
![launch WooTechy iMaster](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Launch-WooTechy-iMaster.jpg)
Connect your iOS device to the computer. If you've connected your device to the computer but it’s not recognized by the program, click on the link that says “Device connected but not recognized?”. Follow the on-screen instructions to fix it.
![device connected but not recognized](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Device-connected-but-not-recognized.jpg)
Step 2: Upgrade iOS
Choose the “Upgrade iOS” mode after your device is connected and recognized. This mode is for users who want to update their devices smoothly without data loss.
![upgrade ios](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Upgrade-iOS.jpg)
Step 3: Download Firmware to Computer
The program will then prompt you to choose a firmware version you need. Note that you can customize the firmware download path here. Click “Next” to start downloading the firmware to computer.
![download firmware to computer](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Download-firmware-to-computer.jpg)
The program will take some time (mainly depending on your internet speed) to download the firmware. After that, it will automatically proceed to verify and extract the firmware, which will be relatively fast.
![downloading firmware](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Downloading-firmware.jpg)
Step 4: Upgrade iOS Device
Now your device is well prepared for the iOS upgrade. Click “Start” and the program will start to upgrade your device immediately.
![upgrade ios devices](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Upgrade-iOS-devices.jpg)
Then wait for the program to finish the task within a few minutes. Note that during this process, you should keep the device connected to the computer and do not use it.
![upgrading ios devices](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Upgrading-iOS-device.jpg)
Finally, you will see a prompt saying “upgraded successfully”. Just click “Done” to finish the upgrade process.
![upgraded successfully]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Upgraded-successfully.jpg)
Mode 2. Downgrade iOS
Step 1: Launch WooTechy iMaster and Connect Your Device
Download and install WooTechy iMaster on your PC.
![launch WooTechy iMaster](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Launch-WooTechy-iMaster.jpg)
Connect your iOS device to the computer. If you've connected your device to the computer but it’s not recognized by the program, click on the link that says “Device connected but not recognized?”. Follow the on-screen instructions to fix it.
![device connected but not recognized](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Device-connected-but-not-recognized.jpg)
Step 2: Downgrade iOS
Choose the “Downgrade iOS” mode after your device is connected and recognized. This mode is for users who want to roll back their devices smoothly without data loss.
![downgrade iOS](https://images.wootechy.com/article/Downgrade-iOS-01.jpg)
Step 3: Download Firmware to Computer
The program will then prompt you to choose a firmware version you need. Note that you can customize the firmware download path here. Click “Next” to start downloading the firmware to computer.
![download firmware to computer]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Download-firmware-to-computer-downgrade.jpg)
The program will take some time (mainly depending on your internet speed) to download the firmware. After that, it will automatically proceed to verify and extract the firmware, which will be relatively fast.
![downloading firmware](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Downloading-firmware-downgrade.jpg)
Step 4: Downgrade iOS Device
Now your device is well prepared for the iOS downgrade. Click “Start” and the program will start to downgrade your device immediately.
![downgrading ios device](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Downgrade-ios-device-01.jpg)
Then wait for the program to finish the task within a few minutes. Note that during this process, you should keep the device connected to the computer and do not use it.
![downgrading ios device](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Downgrading-iOS-device.jpg)
Finally, you will see a prompt saying “downgraded successfully”. Just click “Done” to finish the downgrade process.
![downgraded successfully](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Downgraded-successfully.jpg)
Mode 3. Back Up iOS
Step 1: Launch WooTechy iMaster and Connect Your Device
Download and install WooTechy iMaster on your PC.
![launch wootechy imaster]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Launch-WooTechy-iMaster.jpg)
Connect your iOS device to the computer. If you've connected your device to the computer but it’s not recognized by the program, click on the link that says “Device connected but not recognized?”. Follow the on-screen instructions to fix it.
![device connected but not recognized]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Device-connected-but-not-recognized.jpg)
Step 2: Back Up iOS Data
Choose the “Back Up iOS” mode after your device is connected and recognized. This mode is for users to make a local device data backup on computer.
![back up ios]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Back-up-iOS.jpg)
Choose a storage location to save the backup file, and then click “Start” to back up data.
![start back up ios](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Start-back-up-iOS.jpg)
Step 3: iOS Backup Successfully
iMaster will finish backing up your device data in a short time.
![backing up device](https://images.wootechy.com/public/Backing-up-device.jpg)
Finally, click “Done” to complete the backup process.
![back up successfully]( https://images.wootechy.com/public/Back-up-successfully.jpg)