Why Cant we downgrade IOS6 to IOS5.1.1

Why Cant we downgrade IOS6 to IOS5.1.1 ?

because seemingly, we haven't purchased our devices from apple but have got them on rent!!! and therefore, we are not allowed to use the os of our choice. we have to use what apple thinks is good for us.
i love their hardware, software, experience and all but their attitude towards policing their customers is totally unacceptable.

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  • Is there anyway to downgrade ios6 to ios5 on iphone4?

    Is there anyway to downgrade ios6 to ios5 on iphone4? I am not happy with the new Apple map...

    Bing Maps offers a very good maps service with Bird's Eye, a feature similar to Flyover. It's arguably better than Google Maps.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bing/id345323231?mt=8
    You can use Google Maps by creating a shortcut to the Home Screen with help from the article below.
    http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/20/how-to-get-google-maps-on-ios-6
    MapQuest also has a very nice app available.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mapquest/id316126557?mt=8
    Nokia Maps is another great service that you can add to your Home Screen via a web shortcut.
    http://m.maps.nokia.com
    Waze is another very well reviewed app.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-social-gps-traffic-gas/id323229106?mt=8
    Here's an article detailing how to receive Public Transport directions.
    http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/transit-apps-ios6-woes/?pid=3798
    If you want a YouTube app, Google has made a very improved version available on the App Store.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=8
    If you would like to send a suggestion to Apple, please go to http://www.apple.com/feedback or you can Report a Problem via the Maps app by tapping the bottom right.
    It's dumb to DOWNGRADE because of ONE feature.

  • Downgrade ios6 to ios5

    I want to downgrade my ipad3 and iphone 4s from ios6 to ios5.1.1 so that I can use Google Maps again. I need to do this before my travel season starts in about a month. If this can't be done in time then I'll have to look elsewhere.

    There is no Apple supported downgrade path.
    See this Discussion...
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4364406?tstart=0

  • HT4061 how to downgrade ios6 to ios5?

    I just updated my iphone 4 to ios6 but I cannot connect thru itunes. because itune needs to update to 6.03 version. thing is my mac is old version like 2007 macbook pro so I can't upgrade my os to 10.6 +... Can anyone tell me how to downgrade my iphone to ios5?......this *****;

    I do have a pc too. for right now I only have my old macbook pro since I moved to NY for working. So I only have a mac to synk to iphone.. "Sunnycide" so you are saying I have to purchase another mac to do this thing....sigh
    beside I do have snow leopard and mountain lion OS cds which are not readable in my macbook pro. as I mentioned, a guy in apple store said mine can't upgrade. It only works in 2008 macbook pro(later) model at least..
    should i install vmware?? please give me any solutions that are not costing any $ to doing this. Thanks for all comments by the way...;

  • Can i downgrade ios6 to ios5.1.1 for iphone 4s ?

    Hi everybody, I updated my iphone 4s to ios6 but i find it little bit slow, so the question is: can I downgrade my iphone to ios5.1.1 ? please answer me as fast as you can.

    is there another way to go back to 5.1.1

  • Downgrading IOS6 to IOS5 from stored synchronisation result

    On my PC I have fropm the last synchronisation IOS5. Unfortunately upgraded to IOS6, which I deeply regret. Got already an answer that Apple does not allow downgrading.
    But what happens if I connect to Itunes, mark "repair" whereby I am give the choice to repair either from scratch or from my last synchronisation (which is IOS5)
    Would it work?

    Don't do it. Attempting to downgrade is very likely to permanently and irreversibly break your iPhone, if not right away, perhaps when you try to upgrade its OS in the future.
    Your warranty will also be void:
    Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iOS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iOS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software. 
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743
    I found some instructions on the internet on downgrading the operating system on the iDevices.
    Yes, and you will also find dozens of pleas for help on this forum every day, asking what to do when downgrading bricks their phone. The only guaranteed solution is to buy a new one.

  • Why cant i downgrade my iphone it seems so unfair that i pay for it and im not allowed to downgrade i hate! iOS 6 and want to go back to ios 5.1.1 is there anyway i could do this on a sprint iphone 4s if anyone knows please let me know thanks

    is there anyway i can go back to ios 5.1.1 on a sprint iphone 4s because i hate ios 6 its the worst ever i loved apple and all there products but im dissapointed about this upgrade its more like a down grade and the status bar and everything is so plain im use to the blue signal bars and everything so annyoid about this if anyone knows anything about downgradeing a sprint iphone 4s let me know

    Sorry, such cannot be discussed here. You'll have to use Google to search for a site that can help you.
    Good luck.

  • HT201210 Why cant I downgrade io6 to ios 5.1.1 as ios 6 is not living up to expectations

    IOS 6 is Pants and I want my 5.1.1 back! NOW

    Apple does not and never has supported downgrading from a newer installed version of iOS to an earlier version.  So I guess I would suggest learning to love and care for your new version of iOS, because you're going to have it for a while.
    Peace.
    Hope this helps

  • Cannot downgrade to ios6 or ios5. now what ?

    A long time ago, I updated my iPhone4 to IOS7.from ios6 to ios7. Is there a way to downgrade back to ios6 or ios5? thanks for support!

    The iPhone 4 is very old. The reason IOS 7 isn't that great for you is because its running old hardware. Yes Apple were very kind to let you guys have IOS 7 but at the end of the day iPhone 4 really wasn't made for it. That's why iPhone 4 cannot have IOS 8

  • HT4623 How to downgrade iPhone from ios6 to ios5 without jailbreaking?

    How to downgrade iPhone from ios6 to ios5 without jailbreaking?
    It is uncomfortable to use Appstore and uninformative Apple maps.
    I regret, that I updated my iOS5, can I get it back?

    Sadly, Apple is amazingly good at keeping users from downgrading an iPhone. For some reason, a prior update (5.1.1) bricked my 3GS, and that's how I learned the hard way how firmly Apple had control of the upgrade/downgrad process. I find that annoying, as well as the fact that Apple "pushes" (figureatively and literally) updates on users, many of whom simply update immediately, without realizing there could be a downside. I've been amazed at how many non-techy iPhone using friends have complained to me about maps, and they wish they had never updated to iOS 6.
    Anyway, I'm still using iOS 5 on my iPhone 4S, as I just feel too attached to my good old Google-based Map app (and the web version of Google Maps is really very different than the App version -- I tried it, thinking I would finally update my iPhone, but was really dissatisfied with the web version). I do know iOS 6 is superior in many ways, but for now, I am just that attached to my good old Map app.

  • Why cant i update my iphone3g to ios5

    why cant i update my iphone3g to ios5 for better games n apps?

    Your post is ambiguous.  Do you have a 3GS or 3G iphone?  Go to settings/general/about and check

  • Hi! I've tried to downgrade my iPhone from iOS6 to iOS5. However, it did not work and I also cannot turn on my device. What should I do?

    Hi! I've tried to downgrade my iPhone from iOS6 to iOS5. However, it did not work and I also cannot turn on my device. What should I do?
    It is iPhone4. I used RedSnow to downgrade. Unfortunately, it is not success and it make my iPhone death.
    If you guys have any advice, please kindly let me know.
    Thank you in advance for every answer

    Sorry, the terms of use here prohibit any help. You'll have to go elsewhere.
    Good luck.

  • HT5052 i want to downgrade my iphone 4 from ios6 to ios5, plz need advice how to do that.

    i m looking to downgrade my iphone4 from ios6 to ios5.1.1. by mistake i upgrade my iphone and i m having lot of problems with my iphone 4 like youtube having not HD option at all, Map having no routes, battery time is very less now, video call having problem with yahoo and other softwares etc.
    Plz need assisstance to downgrade without jailbreak.
    Best regards.
    Abdul Rouf khan
    United arab emirates.

    You cannot. Downgrading is not supported by Apple.

  • Why i cannot downgrade my iphone 4s ios7 to ios6

    why i cannot downgrade my iphone 4s from ios 7 to ios 6         
    ios 7 is slow  it is not good plz help me

    You cannot go back because Apple has never provided a mechanism for downgrading any version of iOS to an earlier version. As roaminggnome suggested, try the usual steps: restart, reset, restore.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    If you try restoring from a backup and that doesn't fix the problem, try restoring to factory settings and, if the problem goes away, then synching your apps. You'll lose the app data and settings, but if the problem is due to a corrupt cache or settings file, that should cure it.
    If none of that helps, your iPhone may have developed a hardware fault and will need to be take or sent to Apple.
    Regards.

  • Can you downgrade back to IOS5.1.1

    I downloaded IOS6 but now its saying after i cant use it cause im not registed and i dont wanna pay for the year so how can i downgrade back to IOS5.1.1 cause the iphone is coming up on itunes but sending me a link asking me to register i have but still says the same

    All you have to do to downgrade is plug in your device into iTunes and click restore. Let it do it's thing and you'll be back on 5.1.1. And if that doesn't work. Just search on google for its 5.1.1 for your device and download it. And after that shift then click on restore and browse for your the 5.1.2 firmware (for windows) and Mac use (alt) and click restore. Hope this helps cause I'm sure everybody with an apple device has done so,etching crazy like him so stop judging the man. Or woman.

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