In today's post we will talk about a very cool method to update your iPhone from any version to some specific versions. And what's cool about that? because we could do the same thing with futurerestore? BUT it required jailbreak and blobs, and it doesn't require anything like this.

Well, can't Apple patch this? NO. Apple can't do this because it's not a bug, it's a feature. Using this feature you will be able to a newer version of iOS which is not signed at the moment. In supervised mode, it's one of Apple's feature that you can update to a version as long as it was unsigned in the last 81 days.

As of the time I'm writing this article (5th March, 2022), iOS 15.3 was unsigned 23 days ago (10th February, 2022) and still has 68 days left. Which means you can update to iOS 15.3 using the supervised method within the next 68 days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to check which versions are available right now? You can simply visit the website https://delayota.com where you will download the OTA profile also later in the article.

I don't have a PC/Mac/Laptop/MacBook, is it necessary? If you are Jailbroken, then it's not. But if you are not Jailbroken then it's necessary.

What if I'm not jailbroken and I don't have a laptop/MacBook? The laptop part is hardly of 5 minutes if you have downloaded the files. So, visit an Internet cafe or borrow your friend's laptop. It's not possible without laptop if you are not jailbroken. If you are jailbroken, then simply read the article to do the process.

Which Operating Systems are compatible with this method? This method will use iBackupBot & iTunes, and both of these softwares are available for macOS and Windows, so it's recommended that you have a laptop which is running any of these OS.

Will macOS/Windows Virtual Machine work if I have Linux PC? Yes, as long as you're running macOS/Windows, it will work. The main requirement is the mentioned softwares.

Which devices are compatible? All Devices are compatible. A14/A15 is said to be facing issues.

Can I do this if I'm Jailbroken? Yes, but it is recommended to restore RootFS and do this process when you're not jailbroken.

Can I downgrade if I'm on a higher version? No. This process can only be used to update.

Will using this method remove my data? No. This method will not remove any data from your iPhone.

PROCESS:

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DOWNLAODS:

First you need to download a few files:

To download iTunes & iBackupBot for Windows, Click here.

To download iTunes Alternative RETROACTIVE (If you're on Catalina or Higher) & iBackupBot for macOS, Click here.

Download Supervised.zip

After downloading the files, unzip them and store them in a folder.

Install iBackupBot & And iTunes. Install Retroactive if you are on macOS Catalina or higher.

Watch this video if you want to know how to install iTunes with Retroactive on macOS Catalina or higher.

(This video is taken from my own YouTube channel and the video has embedding enabled)

ENABLE SUPERVISED MODE (Non-Jailbroken Users):

Turn off Find My iPhone on your iPhone.

Unlock iPhone.

Open Settings.

Tap on your Account shown at the top.

Tap on Find My.

Tap on Find My iPhone

TOGGLE IT OFF.

Connect iPhone using a lightning cable.
Open iBackupBot. Click on FILE, then OPEN and then navigate to the folder where the files are placed. Select the Supervised Backup folder.
Once the backup folder has been imported, click "+" or ">" by Add Supervision and then click System Files.
Search "config", then right click on "ConfigurationProfiles"and select the option "restore selected items to device".
After that, enter the password which is 1111 and then click on "restore".
Once you've done all of this, the supervised backup will be restored to your device.
First step done! now your device is in supervised mode.
For the next steps you don't require a computer or a Mac so you can disconnect your iPhone from it.

ENABLE SUPERVISED MODE (Jailbroken Users):

Turn off Find My iPhone on your iPhone.

Unlock iPhone.

Open Settings.

Tap on your Account shown at the top.

Tap on Find My.

Tap on Find My iPhone

TOGGLE IT OFF.

Visit this link on your iPhone "http://repo.supervise.me"
Tap on Add to Cydia.
Search "Supervise Device" once the source is added.
Install the tweak and restart the Springboard.
Done! You are in Supervised Mode now!
Now restore rootFS for the nest step.

Install the Unsigned iOS Version:

Open Safari on your iPhone.
Now visit the "https://delayota.com" site where you can see the available versions to download.
Here, Click GET button in front of the iOS version you wish to Install.
It will install a configuration profile on your iPhone.
Go to your home screen, open settings. Here you will see "PROFILE DOWNLOADED", above the networks tab.
If you don't see this, then simply go to Settings > General > VPNcand Device Management or Profile depending on your iOS version.
Open the iOS 15.x Update Profile and install it.

That's it! Now just go to Settings > General > Software Update and you will see iOS 15.x version update option (You will see the version depending on the profile you installed).

Here is a FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL on this process to ease it for you: