Can I downgrade my iphone 5 from ios7 to ios 6.1.4?

I never upgrade my phones or ipads, but yesterday I wasn't paying attention and instead of hitting back I hit upgrade on my iphone and presto change-o I now am the proud owner of ios7. I don't like it, my battery drains faster, the security on it is faulty and I can't stand the new look...it is too much like android and if I wanted an android I would've bought an android, I want my iphone back. Is there any way that I can downgrade back to ios6.1.4, or do I have to ride this out until the next upgrade and hope for the best?

iPhone 5, iOS 7

Posted on Sep 24, 2013 2:34 PM

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Oct 10, 2013 10:50 PM in response to titalulas

You might want to check out these two threads:


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5325838?tstart=0

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5369545?tstart=200


This topic has been discussed ad nauseum, they might give you some ideas on how to deal with the changes. As was suggested, be sure to leave Apple your feedback on the matter: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ Good luck!

Oct 10, 2013 9:01 PM in response to titalulas

titalulas~ I totlally agree with you and I had the same thing happen. I called into Verizon and into Apple where I spoke with a senior avisor. He assured me there was nothing wrong with my phone.... HAHA thanks for the assuance, I am calling because its super slow and force closes when I try to open the stock Music application.... He says its not. I should have invited him over for some tea so he could see what the shi** update did.


I want my Apple back too! it use to be class and sleek. the 5c looks like a childs toy that is enhanced with the rainbow icons.


Looks like the new CEO has tried to make the iPhone like every other phone. What a shame. I am selling mine and am going to take the hit. I know Verizon will give you $300 for yours and they are selling for about $400 on craigs list..... that;s really the only adivce i have gotten through this whole process...


PS. my place of employment sells Apple and i am more than happy to share my story with ANYONE looking to get stuck with an iPhone.

Sep 30, 2013 4:11 AM in response to titalulas

I always like updates from apple then came ios7... Oh my soul. What the **** were they thinking. I agree with the original posting person. I feel that if I try any harder to figure it out I have lost the will to live and rather clean floors with a toothbrush. If I wanted an android phone I would've bought one. I cannot explain deeply enough how much I want to smash my iPhone against the wall and drive over it with a monster truck back and fourth with this new ios7 version. I would rather drink oil with chicken bits like on Friends with Ross, neat, then have to go another day with this unbelievably undesirable 'new' look of iPhone which is a complete ripoff of android. I'm at the point right now where I want to give my iPhone away if I can't get the old iPhone features back by the end of the day. The calendar is the worst for me. I cannot stress anymore how much I keeping myself from using blasphemy on this chat forum. Bearing in mind that I've had iPhone for almost 4-5yrs. This is a first. I would rather watch paint dry then want to go on my phone. Sincerely a very extremely unhappy iPhone 5 apple customer.

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