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mark nabil

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Q: I updated the software of my ipad to be ios 8.4.1 but I wanted to return it to ios 8.4 how can I do it?

Today I updated my software to ios 8.4.1 but I need to return it to ios 8.4 I have an I pad mini the storage capacity is 16G the problem is that I need to download app but it couldnt be downloaded because the ios has to be 8.4 so I need to unupdate my software and I needed to know how can I do that and can you help me or not?

Please answer me as soon as possible if you can answer today or even right now please do that

iPad Mini, iOS 8.4.1

Posted on Aug 18, 2015 4:45 PM

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Q: I updated the software of my ipad to be ios 8.4.1 but I wanted to return it to ios 8.4 how can I do it?

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by Ralph Landry1,

Ralph Landry1 Aug 18, 2015 4:47 PM in response to mark nabil
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Aug 18, 2015 4:47 PM in response to mark nabil

Once an iOS is updated it cannot be downgraded to a lower version. Apple removes the files for the prior version when a new one is released.
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by Kappy,

Kappy Aug 18, 2015 4:56 PM in response to mark nabil
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Aug 18, 2015 4:56 PM in response to mark nabil

I'm sorry, but Apple does not provide a downgrade path for iOS. Because downgrading is unsupported by Apple we cannot discuss it on these forums.

You may leave comments at Apple Feedback.
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by Allan Jones,

Allan Jones Aug 18, 2015 5:21 PM in response to mark nabil
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Aug 18, 2015 5:21 PM in response to mark nabil

Do you have a backup? I back up my iPad to one of my computers before any software update.
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Q: I updated the software of my ipad to be ios 8.4.1 but I wanted to return it to ios 8.4 how can I do it?

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