Myles383

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Q: Can I go back to iOS 7?

After updating my iPhone 5 with iOS 8.1 my phone continually turns off and on every few minutes and is quickly becoming a nightmare. I also have a spare 4s which is still running the iOS 7.1.2 is there any possible way to transfer this version of iOS back to my iPhone 5? I'm not all that worried about losing apps, photos, videos etc. Before anyone asks... I've already tried just about every reboot and reset options available to me, updated all my apps, turned off all non essential features(auto refresh apps, blue tooth, wifi etc.) So if anyone can help me out with the software reversal so to speak, it would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks.

iPhone 5, iOS 8.1

Posted on Oct 25, 2014 3:40 PM

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Q: Can I go back to iOS 7?

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by Niel,

Niel Oct 25, 2014 3:41 PM in response to Myles383
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Oct 25, 2014 3:41 PM in response to Myles383

No, you can’t.

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by roaminggnome,

roaminggnome Oct 25, 2014 3:43 PM in response to Myles383
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Oct 25, 2014 3:43 PM in response to Myles383

As has always been the case, you cannot go back.

Sorry.
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by Urethanes,

Urethanes Oct 25, 2014 3:44 PM in response to Niel
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Oct 25, 2014 3:44 PM in response to Niel

Can we PLEASE PLEASE go back to iOS 7 !!!! It worked beautifully on all devices! By far, that was the most stable Software, and now we are forced to use iOS8, which is still terrible, because all our apps crash every 15-20 minutes!!

SO. VERY. ANNOYING
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by TJBUSMC1973,

TJBUSMC1973 Oct 25, 2014 3:45 PM in response to Myles383
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Oct 25, 2014 3:45 PM in response to Myles383

Make a backup.
Restore it as new.
Test the issue.
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by Myles383,

Myles383 Oct 25, 2014 3:45 PM in response to Niel
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Oct 25, 2014 3:45 PM in response to Niel

pretty much confirmed what I thought. Back to the 4s it is then. Thank you very much Apple for turning a perfectly good phone into a paper weight.
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by TJBUSMC1973,

TJBUSMC1973 Oct 25, 2014 3:46 PM in response to Urethanes
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Oct 25, 2014 3:46 PM in response to Urethanes

Urethanes wrote:

Can we PLEASE PLEASE go back to iOS 7 !!!! It worked beautifully on all devices! By far, that was the most stable Software, and now we are forced to use iOS8, which is still terrible, because all our apps crash every 15-20 minutes!!

SO. VERY. ANNOYING

No one forced you to use iOS 8. Explain how that happened, exactly.
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by Myles383,

Myles383 Oct 25, 2014 3:49 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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Oct 25, 2014 3:49 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973

if u can think of it, u can pretty well guarantee I've tried it. I even tried stopping the backup before it uploade all my apps into my phone incase it was a corrupt app. No luck.
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by Urethanes,

Urethanes Oct 25, 2014 3:55 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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Oct 25, 2014 3:55 PM in response to TJBUSMC1973

No one ever FORCED anyone to upgrade the software!!! I'm not sure what you are referring to, but eventually everyone HAS to upgrade because all Apps stop supporting the lower software. And honestly, had I known that iOS 8 is going to be so shoddy and glitchy, I would've certainly refrained from it !

Hello?
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by petermac87,

petermac87 Oct 25, 2014 3:58 PM in response to Urethanes
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Oct 25, 2014 3:58 PM in response to Urethanes

Seem to be tens of millions of people with no issues. You need to figure out why yours won't work. List the troubleshooting steps you have taken thus far.

Pete
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by Urethanes,

Urethanes Oct 25, 2014 4:00 PM in response to petermac87
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Oct 25, 2014 4:00 PM in response to petermac87

Thanks for the suggestion.
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by roaminggnome,

roaminggnome Oct 25, 2014 4:01 PM in response to Myles383
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Oct 25, 2014 4:01 PM in response to Myles383

Did you try restoring as new?
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by petermac87,

petermac87 Oct 25, 2014 4:02 PM in response to Urethanes
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Oct 25, 2014 4:02 PM in response to Urethanes

Urethanes wrote:

Thanks for the suggestion.

If you don't let us know what you have tried, then how do you intend to get assistance for your issues?

Pete
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by Urethanes,

Urethanes Oct 25, 2014 4:06 PM in response to petermac87
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Oct 25, 2014 4:06 PM in response to petermac87

I haven't tried anything thus far, except upgrade to iOS 8.1, which resolved only one problem I was facing in Facebook App. Rest of the issues still remain.
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by petermac87,

petermac87 Oct 25, 2014 4:06 PM in response to Urethanes
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Oct 25, 2014 4:06 PM in response to Urethanes

Choosing an iOS Backup Method (Should I Use iTunes or iCloud to back up ...)
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262

Back up and Restore your iOS Device with iCloud or iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

iTunes: About iOS Backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946

iOS: Troubleshooting Encrypted Backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5162

Use iTunes to Restore your iOS Device to Factory Settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414
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