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I have iOS 4, I want iOS 5, NOT iOS 6

I have iOS 4, I want iOS 5, NOT iOS 6.


I have an application that I want to run that is known to work well with iOS 5, but has troubles with iOS 6.


Knowing Apple, I assume they do not allow this. I have been told that jailbreaking is the only way (which I do not want to do).


Any ideas?

Posted on Jan 2, 2013 2:30 PM

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Jan 2, 2013 2:35 PM in response to Ziatron

You would have to find a signed copy of the .ipsw file, copy it to your computer and update your iPhone on your computer without going to the iTunes server. This is not supported by Apple as you well know and you have no guarantee that the copy of the .ipsw file you get has been corrupted, has malware, etc.


Knowing you, and how long you stayed with 3.0.1, I'm surprised you haven't looked for a different app that runs under iOS 4.


Maybe you should just wait until the developer fixes their app or iOS 6.1 is released.

I have iOS 4, I want iOS 5, NOT iOS 6

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