How to downgrade the AWS Wickr client

This applies to

If you are having issues with the current Windows client, please use this guide to downgrade it.

This can only be done in Windows and all message history will be retained. if this something you need to do, please reach out to wickr-support@amazon.com so we provide you with the previous client version.

First, you will need close AWS Wickr to make a backup of its data directory. You can find the data directory in the following path:

C:\Users\<Windows_Username>\AppData\Local\Wickr, LLC\

Please make a copy or zip the AWS Wickr directory and do the following to downgrade the client:

- Uninstall AWS Wickr

- Download the previous version from the link provided by support

- Install the version provided.

- Once installed, do not open it and return to C:\Users\<Windows_Username>\AppData\Local\Wickr, LLC\
- Delete the AWS Wickr Folder in that directory, if necessary, and replace it with the backup you made earlier

- Open AWS Wickr and go through the normal sign in process.

Once logged in, you should see all your message history and the client should be on a lower version than before.

If you need further assistance with this process or have questions, please contact support at wickr-support@amazon.com