Can I remove any of the IOS 9 update from my iPad Air 2 (newest)?

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Can I remove any of the IOS 9 update from my iPad Air 2 (newest)?

Hello Everyone:

Can you tell me if I can remove any of the 3-part update of the recent IOS 9 to my Apple iPad Air 2 - the newest version? I do NOT have an iPhone of any version, and some of the updates do not pertain to me at all. **I should note, this is my 3rd iPad Air, two are Apple Air 16 GB, then I purchased Air 64 GB, and just recently iPad Air 2 64 GB?

My latest Air 2 is barely a month old and already there have been 3 -part updates to this IOS 9. I find that is has made my iPad somewhat unstable and and that there are things added in, that I know I will never be using. The last part of the IOS 9 update (which really pertains to phones), has altered the keyboard, I DO NOT have an iPhone...so some of it is useless to me. I appreciate your input.

Thank you.😐.

iPad 2, iOS 9.0.2

Posted on Oct 3, 2015 9:32 AM

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Terry 13 Author

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Oct 3, 2015 9:36 AM in response to Terry 13

What have you done to resolve it?

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rccharles

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Oct 3, 2015 10:33 AM in response to Terry 13

You cannot go back 😐 further than the prior point release; that is 9.0.1.

For a limited time Apple will allow you to downgrade to the previous release. Hurry do not wait. This period lasts for at most a week.

See brownox second post here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6545455
and
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/09/17/downgrade-ios-8-to-ios-7/

see what versions are allowed:

I find that is has made my iPad somewhat unstable

This helps some people...

Re-boot ipad.

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. page 128 iPad user manual.

force power down if the above give you trouble.

Hold down both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Ten seconds or more. Hold until the Apple logo appears.

more details on re-booting:

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Reboot-Your-iPad-Power-Off.htm

Restore to factory settings by loading the latest version of ios that your machine will support:

Do a full backup of your device. Twice is best -- cloud and computer.

"You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to factory settings and the latest version of iOS."

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

"You can put your iOS device into recovery mode, then restore it using iTunes.:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263

At last resort you could consider DFU (Device Firmware Update). This could void your warranty.

http://www.imore.com/tip-put-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode

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