Sorry everyone, no more downgrading from iOS 8 back to iOS 7

By Joseph Keller
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Apple has stopped signing the latest version of iOS 7, 7.1.2, making life more difficult for people looking to downgrade a device running iOS 8. Users with devices that can't run iOS 8, such as the iPhone 4, can still download the latest compatible version of iOS 7.

From AppleInsider:

With Apple no longer performing iOS 7 code signing, users who previously upgraded to the latest iOS 8 version can no longer revert to the last-generation OS. As noted above, owners of non-compatible devices like the iPhone 4 and original iPad still have access to the firmware.

iOS 7.2.1 was the last version of iOS 7 to be released, coming in June with a number of fixes.

How do you feel about Apple ending the signing of iOS 7, and were you looking at downgrading? Let us know in the comments.

Source: AppleInsider

Joseph Keller
Joseph Keller

Joseph Keller is the former Editor in Chief of iMore. An Apple user for almost 20 years, he spends his time learning the ins and outs of iOS and macOS, always finding ways of getting the most out of his iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.