Update or Downgrade Your HomePod

How to Update or Downgrade Your HomePod

Need to update or downgrade your HomePod? Here's how!

Important Notes:

Please note that this process WILL restore your HomePod. If you encounter any issues during the downgrade, don't hesitate to reach out for assistance. You can DM me on X at @iTechExpert21 and I'll be happy to guide you through the downgrade.

Instructions:

Step 1:

Open a web browser and visit ipsw.me. Select your HomePod and download the IPSW file for the desired software version. Please note that signed IPSW files are required for downgrades; unsigned versions cannot be used.

Step 2:

To begin, open Finder and connect your HomePod. Click on your HomePod under *Locations* in the Finder sidebar.

Next, hold down the Option key and click 'Restore'. Select the downloaded iPSW file, then click 'Restore'. Follow the on-screen prompts to start the downgrade. Then, simply wait for the downgrade to complete. Once finished, your HomePod will restart and you can set it up again.

Step 3:

To check if your HomePod has been downgraded, open the Home app, select your HomePod, and scroll down to view the software version number.

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