Downgrade iOS 7 back to iOS 6 on iPhone 5

MrZ_Tech

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I'm not sure if this post should go in the iOS or iPhone forum but here's my problem:

I have a friend at work who was given an iPhone 5 with iOS 7 on it. Apparently it's stuck at the activation lock screen. He asked me for help and asked if I could downgrade it to iOS 6. I told him that it might not be possible because Apple has stopped signing <iOS7 firmwares. I looked up on Google on how to go about the procedure. Apparently, if I would like to do the process, I need SHSH blobs.

Is there a way for me to get them or is there a way for me to downgrade my friend's iPhone 5 back to iOS 6 another way? Possibly DFU mode?

All help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Though I do not condone my friend trying to activate an activation locked iPhone, I would just like to help him.
 

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I'm not sure if this post should go in the iOS or iPhone forum but here's my problem:

I have a friend at work who was given an iPhone 5 with iOS 7 on it. Apparently it's stuck at the activation lock screen. He asked me for help and asked if I could downgrade it to iOS 6. I told him that it might not be possible because Apple has stopped signing <iOS7 firmwares. I looked up on Google on how to go about the procedure. Apparently, if I would like to do the process, I need SHSH blobs.
Is there a way for me to get them or is there a way for me to downgrade my friend's iPhone 5 back to iOS 6 another way? Possibly DFU mode?
No. He's stuck with iOS 7

All help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
You're very welcome, sir...:)

P.S. Though I do not condone my friend trying to activate an activation locked iPhone, I would just like to help him.
To the contrary, you are indeed condoning his actions by seeking help on the matter on his behalf.
 

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