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How to change iOS 15 to iOS 12.5?

how to change ios15 to ios12.5


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iPad Air 2, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 26, 2021 9:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 1:02 AM

Markyle1986 wrote:

how to change ios15 to ios12.5

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It is not possible to restore an earlier major version of iOS/iPadOS. 


All versions are digitally signed by Apple; digital signatures of old versions of System Software are revoked by Apple soon after release of an updated version of the Operating System. As all digital signatures are verified as valid prior to installation, older versions cannot be (re)installed.


If you are reliant upon software that does not work with the currently installed version of iOS/iPadOS, you are totally dependent upon the Developer updating/fixing their App.


How to contact an app developer – Apple Support

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Sep 27, 2021 1:02 AM in response to Markyle1986

Markyle1986 wrote:

how to change ios15 to ios12.5

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It is not possible to restore an earlier major version of iOS/iPadOS. 


All versions are digitally signed by Apple; digital signatures of old versions of System Software are revoked by Apple soon after release of an updated version of the Operating System. As all digital signatures are verified as valid prior to installation, older versions cannot be (re)installed.


If you are reliant upon software that does not work with the currently installed version of iOS/iPadOS, you are totally dependent upon the Developer updating/fixing their App.


How to contact an app developer – Apple Support

Sep 26, 2021 9:58 PM in response to Markyle1986

Markyle1986 Said:

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Update Using a Computer:

Have a Computer Handy? Restart your iPhone***, and then attempt this update using your computer. If so, try using a computer to update. Go here: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip Go here: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip

Sep 27, 2021 5:54 AM in response to Markyle1986

Not ever going to happen.

You cannot go back to any older iOS versions once you have upgraded to the latest version of iOS/iPadOS.

Definitely NOT going back to iOS 12 or earlier or even iPadOS 13.

Apple has never had any procedures or provisions for downgrading their mobile devices.

Apple iOS/iPadOS upgrades/updates have ALWAYS been one-way ONLY. Up/forward. Not backwards.


Sorry.

How to change iOS 15 to iOS 12.5?

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