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How to update to previous versions

I want to update to ios12.4.1 but now release the update version is iOS13. How can I do that?

iPhone 6s Plus

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 9:20 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2019 9:38 AM

You cannot choose what version to upgrade on your phone - it’s either the newest or nothing.


However, for a limited time you can use iTunes to restore your phone to 12.4.1 - this wipes everything out so backup first. Search for “iOS 12.4.1 IPSW” and download the firmware file. Make sure the file link is from Apple regardless of the website you’ve visited to get the link. Hold SHIFT key while clicking restore iPhone, choose the 12.4.1 file you downloaded and it will install 12.4.1.


If you’ve waited this long to update to 12.4.1, you should wait a few more weeks for bugs in 13 to be worked out and take 13.1 instead.

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Sep 23, 2019 9:38 AM in response to lulu271

You cannot choose what version to upgrade on your phone - it’s either the newest or nothing.


However, for a limited time you can use iTunes to restore your phone to 12.4.1 - this wipes everything out so backup first. Search for “iOS 12.4.1 IPSW” and download the firmware file. Make sure the file link is from Apple regardless of the website you’ve visited to get the link. Hold SHIFT key while clicking restore iPhone, choose the 12.4.1 file you downloaded and it will install 12.4.1.


If you’ve waited this long to update to 12.4.1, you should wait a few more weeks for bugs in 13 to be worked out and take 13.1 instead.

How to update to previous versions

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