Want to Fresh Restore iOS 7.0.4 ....
I am using iOS 7.0.4. Using since 1 year . Now I want to restore fresh iOS7.0.4 again. Is it possible to do now without os upgrading to iOS8.1.2 .
Thank You
You cannot "restore" iOS 7.0.4 as a new device through iTunes as the newest iOS version that your iPhone qualifies for (currently iOS 8.1.2) will be downloaded and installed.
You can do virtually the same thing from your device itself without having a forced iOS update if you do the following on the device:
Go to Settings/Reset/Erase All Content and Settings
If you wish to make a backup before performing this operation, go ahead and do so.
This will wipe out all user data/apps/media/music/etc and will return the device to a clean state without updating the iOS...your device will remain at the iOS version that it is currently on. If you want to restore from a backup later (however, it sounds like you do not want to), you can do so after the "Erase All Content and Settings" is completed and the iPad is being set up as a new device. Otherwise, just proceed with setting up the device from scratch.
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