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Need help to downgrade iOS 17 to 16 on my Windows 11 computer
Whether it’s worth downgrading from iOS 17 to iOS 16 really depends on what’s bugging you about the new version and what you need from your phone. If iOS 17 is crashing or slowing down your device, going back to 16 can definitely help. I once upgraded and noticed my phone lagging pretty badly, so I get why you'd want to get back to a more stable version.
Sometimes, new versions remove or change features you rely on. If there’s something specific in iOS 16 you miss (like an interface thing or a favorite app that doesn’t play nice with 17), that’s a strong reason to downgrade. Some users report that their devices perform better battery-wise on previous iOS versions. If you’ve been feeling like your phone’s battery drains faster after the upgrade, downgrading might help.
If you have favorite apps that haven’t been optimized for iOS 17 yet, and you depend on them for work or fun, downgrading can give you peace of mind until developers catch up.