Can't sign in to iCloud account after reverting from iOS 8.3 to 8.2

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Can't sign in to iCloud account after reverting from iOS 8.3 to 8.2

I was having the problem on iOS 8.3 of getting the GPS data stream from an external GPS receiver via Bluetooth; so I reverted to iOS 8.2 and can get the Location data stream as before into various apps. This is my main use for the iPod Touch 5g. Now, I cannot log into my iCloud account on the iPod, apparently (I'm guessing) because it's not running the latest version of iOS. I can log into my iCloud account easily on my iMac. I have an iPad also logged in. So, the account is okay. But whenever I go into Settings>iCloud and enter the account's AppleId and Password, verification fails. It seems I can have the iCloud connection (8.3) or a GPS Bluetooth data stream (8.2), but not both.

Is there any fix?

iPod touch, iOS 8.2, reverted to iOS 8.2 from iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 17, 2015 8:25 AM

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New Uraniborg Author

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Apr 17, 2015 2:01 PM in response to New Uraniborg

A network reset seems to have mostly fixed the problem. However, I don't see all the photos from PhotoStream that should be seen. Most of them. I see very early ones and the latest. The other apps that depend on iCloud appear to be working fully.

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KiltedTim

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Apr 17, 2015 9:23 AM in response to New Uraniborg

Downgrading is not and never has been supported.

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Apr 17, 2015 2:00 PM in response to KiltedTim

Sorry, Tim, but that's ridiculous. When a new point release destroys important functionality without warning, reverting is the only rational thing to do until the problem is resolved. iOS 8.3 was released just a few days ago, please recall. Why would Apple keep 8.2 available for download? If you reply to a problem, try to be helpful, not just scold.

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KiltedTim

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Apr 17, 2015 5:14 PM in response to New Uraniborg

Whether you think it's ridiculous or not does not alter reality. Downgrading is not supported. It may still be possible for a few days until they stop signing the older version, but that doesn't mean it's supported.

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Csound1

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Apr 17, 2015 5:16 PM in response to New Uraniborg

New Uraniborg wrote:

Sorry, Tim, but that's ridiculous.

You may think it ridiculous, but it is a fact. What do you call denying the facts?

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Jun 9, 2015 6:52 PM in response to Csound1

Agree. Ridiculous.

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