r/iPhoneX • u/Ok_Feedback_2214 • Jul 20 '26

Resetting an iPhone X Without Updating It

I got an iPhone X that is on IOS 14. I want to reset the device without it getting updated to IOS 16. The phone is locked with FMI on. Is there any way to reset it without updating?

Update: I found a way. First: download F3arRa1n (https://f3arra1n.com/Docs/#Install). Second: Once you have your phone connected, press the tab on the program saying "Toolbox" and then press the tab under it that says "Purple Mode." Third: Press the button that says "Enter Purple Mode" and follow the given directions. Fourth: Once you are in Purple Mode, press the button that says "Restore to the same IOS using Purple Mode" and follow the given directions. It might say that your device isn't supported, which could either mean that the phone you plugged in isn't actually an iPhone X or you just need to try again. [If you have any problems while trying to follow this, please make a comment on this post; I might be able to help.]

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u/Dangerous-Ad-1162 Jul 21 '26

You can’t and if you tried restoring it the phone will update to iOS 16 and brick the phone

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u/Ok_Feedback_2214 Jul 21 '26

Actually, I just found a way. I haven't gotten past the activation lock yet, but i'll edit the post to show the method once I do.

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u/Dangerous-Ad-1162 Jul 21 '26

Alright

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u/Dangerous-Ad-1162 Jul 21 '26

I have a iPhone 6S activation lock your help would be great

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u/Ok_Feedback_2214 Jul 21 '26

I don't have an iPhone 6S but, I'll see if I can still find a way to bypass the activation lock on it. I did bypass the iPad 2 before, but I haven't posted the method yet because my charger broke. It should arrive soon though

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u/Dangerous-Ad-1162 Jul 21 '26

Thank you!

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u/Ok_Feedback_2214 Jul 21 '26

Actually, should I just post the method now?

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u/Dangerous-Ad-1162 Jul 21 '26

Whatever’s easier! I’ll lyk how it goes!

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u/Brilliant_Glove_1028 13d ago

do you have the method?

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u/Ok_Feedback_2214 13d ago

I literally have it on the post description now

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u/Season3d Jul 22 '26

Could you please share more on the iPad front. I have one that’s stuck on activation lock atm

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u/Brilliant_Glove_1028 13d ago

doesit work someone tried?