Sooner or later, every user of mobile devices from Apple is faced with the idea that it might be worth returning the old version of iOS. There can be many factors for this - a new unusual interface that came with the next update, errors in the new version associated with flaws or poor compatibility with a particular device.
The company itself has never welcomed the return to the device of previous versions of the software and, strictly speaking, neither the iPhone nor the iPad does not support the installation of older versions of iOS. Nevertheless, after the release of a fresh iteration of the operating system, users have a couple of weeks to properly study the new version, make a choice and, if desired, do the so-called rollback of the firmware to the previous version.
With the release of iOS 9, this issue has again become relevant for some users, and therefore we want to remind you in this instruction how to return the old version of iOS.
Required preparation
First of all, we recommend that you make a full backup of your device in both iTunes on your computer and iCloud cloud storage. The very procedure for returning the previous version of the firmware implies the complete erasure of information from your device and the restoration of absolutely clean software. Accordingly, you must have a backup copy from where you can restore all your personal information and files.
Copying is desirable to do both of these methods at once, since on some versions of iOS it was impossible to restore data from a backup made on a more recent firmware.
After that, on your device, be sure to follow the path Settings> iCloud> Find my iPhone or iPad and disable this feature. This is done temporarily, in order to remove protection from the software of your device and after the firmware is restored, the function will be automatically enabled again.
How to return the old version of iOS
To start restoring a previous version, you need to download the firmware file itself, and to install it on an iPhone or iPad, you need a computer, the latest version of iTunes, and a USB cable.
- Go to getios.com.
- In field YOUR DEVICE select the Apple mobile gadget on which you are going to restore the old version of the software.
- In field THE MODEL enter the model of your device.
- In field iOS VERSION select the version of iOS you want to restore. Keep in mind that Apple only supports going back one firmware and only for a few weeks after a new version is released.
- Click the button DOWNLOAD and wait until the firmware file is fully loaded.
Now you can move on to the recovery process itself:
- Open iTunes. For any operations with firmware, it is advisable to use only the latest version of iTunes, so before starting the procedure, check for updates and install them if necessary.
- Connect your device to your computer with a cable and wait for iTunes to recognize your device.
- Open your device management page in iTunes.
- While holding down the Shift button on your keyboard (or Alt if you're using a Mac computer), click the Refresh button in the device management window.
- In the File Explorer (or Finder if you're using a Mac) window that opens, select the firmware file you downloaded in the previous step.
- Confirm your intention to install an older version of the iOS operating system.
- After that, the firmware recovery process will start. You can watch its progress at the top of the iTunes window.
During the process of installing the firmware into the device, it must not be disconnected from the computer and it is advisable not to press anything until a white screen appears with a welcome message. It will mean that the process was completed successfully and the device can be activated.
It is worth noting that at the beginning of the firmware recovery process, iTunes contacts the Apple server and checks the ability to install a specific version on a specific device.. If you download the wrong firmware or Apple has already closed the ability to install any particular outdated version of the software, then iTunes will give you a message and simply stop the recovery process. You simply will not be able to install the wrong or incorrect firmware version.
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Good afternoon!. Not so long ago, we took apart a clean installation of Windows 10 1803 and upgrading to it from previous versions. Unfortunately, innovations and updates may not always please the end user and do not always work without failures and complaints. In such situations, the average user may want to return the previous version of Windows 10 and stay on it until the future. Today we will look at the procedure and return methods, so that nothing breaks for you.
What is a rollback?
We see another window with a mockery from Microsoft:
Thanks for testing this build. We'll install the next preview build run when it's available. It sounds like a threat.
Let's start the rollback procedure for Windows 10. Your system will go into reboot to return the previous version.
You will get a black screen where you will see that a previous version of Windows is being restored. After a few reboots, you will get the old system. In my case, this is Windows 10 Pro 1709. Now I think you understand the fastest method on how to return the previous version after updating, but as I wrote above, it is not the only one, let's move on to the second.
2 Method to downgrade Windows 10
In this method, Microsoft suggests using the system recovery tools that you can find either on the installation media or use the built-in ones. To get into them, do this.
Clamp and don't release the Shift button , right-click on the start button, from the context menu select "Shut down or log off the system - Restart". But here the trick is that the reboot will be performed followed by the download of recovery and diagnostic utilities, which will help you easily return the previous version of Windows 10.
You will see the "Select actions" window, in which you need to select the "Troubleshooting" item. We get into the "Diagnostics" window, it consists of two items:
- Return the computer to its original state. You will be able to keep or delete your files and then reinstall Windows.
- Extra options
We are interested in the item "Advanced options"
Well, we are trying to return the previous version, through the appropriate item.
The "Revert to the previous version of Windows 10" window will open, select the user account, if you forgot the password, then this is unfortunate.
Specify a password and click continue.
You will be reminded again that all your files will be saved, we say let's go and start the return to the previous version of windows 10.
Preparations for the rollback procedure will begin, after which the wizard will need to be restarted. As you can see, returning the system to a previous version of Windows 10 is a very simple matter, unless you just missed the point in 10 days. Once
As you can see, the procedure itself is very simple, the main thing is never to rush to install new versions, it is always better to wait at least a couple of weeks, thanks to this you will be able not to get into a bad situation and avoid losing your data or the system itself..
Sooner or later, there comes a time when, for some reason, you need to return an earlier version of the firmware on your Android device. These reasons can be very different: from software failures and errors to dissatisfaction with some unofficial assembly of the operating system. In any case, you need to be fully equipped and know how to undo the changes made to the software.
Possible problems after updating Android
Not to say that the Android upgrade will completely ruin the life of the owner of the device, but it is guaranteed to deliver minutes of headache.
After updating from the desktop, some shortcuts periodically disappear, and programs along with them.
In other cases, after modifying the system, the user discovers new, completely optional programs that cannot be removed.
Options for returning the old firmware
backup
There are many applications that are designed to back up your Android gadget data, all of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. But we will look at the example of one of the first and most versatile backup and recovery programs - Titanium Backup.
Titanium Backup
To begin with, let's figure out why you need to use special software at all, because Android natively has backup capabilities. For example, when you change your phone or after a hard reset to the factory settings, just log into your Google account and your contact data will be restored. However, do not forget that all applications and games, Wi-Fi and other network settings, system settings, etc. are lost in this case. And this is a very significant problem if dozens of those same applications are installed - since it can take an unacceptably long time to restore.
So, to create a backup, we need Root rights on the device and the Titanium Backup program itself. Root rights are needed to gain access to system files and folders that store settings and data of interest to us. Next, install the program Titanium Backup. Do not forget to allow installation of applications from "Unknown sources". After the first launch, Titanium Backup will ask for superuser rights, we give them and we can remember the decision. Do not rush to click everything in a row - the program is quite powerful, and with full access to the system, an inexperienced user can mess things up. Adhere to the principle: "never use functions unless you are sure what they do."
To create a backup, you will need a memory card installed in the appropriate slot with enough free space, since the backup will be made to it. On the main working screen of Titanium Backup, select the "Backups" tab. Press the "Menu" button of the phone and select "Processing" at the bottom of the screen. In the menu that opens, select the item "Back up all user software and system data", click "Start" opposite it. The program will prompt you to select all applications for backup. We are interested in a complete copy of the system, so we do not change anything. After that, we start the process of creating a backup. The process may take a different amount of time, depending on the number of programs installed. Now in the "TitaniumBackup" folder on your memory card you can see a large number of backup files, it is advisable to copy them to a computer or other device - you never know, suddenly the microSD card will fail. It is also possible to set up automatic backups in the "Schedules" menu.
When the time comes and you need to restore the contents of your Android device, there are several ways to do it. First, you can restore both applications and settings. Through the "Processing" menu item, go to the "Recovery" section and click "Restore all software with data." You can also restore only individual applications - then in the "Backups" section, select specific applications and click "Restore". Do not forget that sometimes you need to reboot the device before the changes take effect. In any case, Titanium Backup offers a huge number of options for creating and restoring backups, so you can always restore your Android gadget to its original state. If you need to restore a complete copy of the operating system, that is, the firmware, then you need to use the alternative recovery menu ClockworkMod Recovery or similar.
Other ways to roll back
Reset in menu
The path to the treasured option depends on the type and model of your device:
- phones on Android version 2.3: Settings > Privacy >
- phones on Android version 4: Settings > Device memory > Reset to factory settings;
- tablets on Android version 4: Settings > Backup & reset > Reset settings.
hard reset
We go to the menu "Android system recovery" (). First you need to turn off your smartphone or tablet, and then use the key combination, which again differs depending on the device manufacturer:
- more or less universal option - simultaneously hold down the power and volume down buttons;
- Samsung - simultaneously hold down the power and volume up buttons;
- Sony Ericsson - simultaneously hold down the power, volume down and camera buttons;
- Huawei - simultaneously hold down the power, volume down and volume up buttons;
- LG - simultaneously hold down the power, volume down and home screen buttons for more than 10 seconds. Release the power button after the LG logo lights up on the screen, hold the rest until you go to the recovery screen;
- HTC (most interesting) - hold down the volume down key, then briefly press the power button. When you see the recovery menu on the screen, you can temporarily leave the volume down button alone. Find the item "Clear storage", select it by pressing the power button and confirm the action by clicking on the volume down.
For more confident navigation through the “Android system recovery” menu, it would be useful to recall the purpose of the buttons: highlight is to move through the menu, and select is to select a menu item.
We get to the line "wipe data / factory reset" and select this item. Then in the new menu we find the sub-item for confirming the action and select it.
Both with a hard and with a more light reset option, a reboot will occur, after which your device will wake up with standard factory settings.
Video: How to restore firmware on Android
As you can see, the process of returning to the old version of Android is not as scary as many people think. Follow our instructions and do not forget to make backups.
The File History utility in Windows gets its name from its ability to restore older versions of a file. This feature is part of all backup programs, although it is often called "Restore" (Restore). Although the idea is the same: you remove the old version of the file from the backup archive. The "File History" function simplifies this process and work with files in general.
In order to restore an old version of a file from a backup drive, you need to follow these steps.
- If you want to replace the current version with a new one: select "Restore" and then "Replace File in Destination Application". The current file is replaced by the backup.
- In order to save both the current version and the restored backup, you must click "Restore" and select "Restore to". Select a destination folder for the recovered file.
- To view the archived copy: Click Open. The file has not been restored, but you can view its contents to see if it contains the required information.
4. Then click to close the Properties window when finished. If there are no previous versions, you will see the message “No previous versions available after step 2. This means that the file is new and has not been backed up, that the file has not changed, or that a backup copy of this file does not exist. The File History utility is not a replacement for restoring a file from the Recycle Bin; if you delete a file, you need to restore it from the Recycle Bin.
File History only works with files in the folders you selected when setting up the utility.
Video: How to recover an unsaved or damaged Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document
Often, along with updates, a number of problems also come to users. For example, when updating a browser from Yandex, you may experience launch difficulties or other errors. In order not to take drastic measures, some decide to return the old Yandex browser by deleting the new version. However, in the browser settings, you can only get rid of the updated browser interface, and not the entire version. So is there a way to revert to an old but stable version of the web browser?
So, if you are planning to remove the Yandex browser update, then we have two news for you: good and bad. The good news is that it can still be done. And the second - most likely, not all users will succeed.
Switching to the old interface
Perhaps you just don't like the look of the updated Yandex.Browser? In such a case, you can always turn it off in the settings. The rest of the browser will continue to work as before. You can do it like this:
Click on the button " Menu" and go to " Settings»;
Immediately we see the button " Disable new interface"and click on it;
In a new browser tab, you will see a notification that the interface has been turned off.
OS Recovery
This method is the main one when trying to return the old version of the browser. And if you have system restore turned on, and also have a suitable restore point, then this way you can return the old version of the browser.
Before starting a system restore, be sure to check which programs are affected by the restore and, if necessary, save the necessary files. However, you don't have to worry about various manually downloaded or manually created files (for example, folders or Word documents), as they will remain untouched.
Downloading an old version of the browser
Alternatively, you can uninstall the new version of the browser and then install the old version. If it is not so difficult to remove the browser, it will be much more difficult to find the old version. On the Internet, of course, there are sites where you can download old versions of the browser, but it is often in such files that attackers like to add malicious files or even viruses. Unfortunately, Yandex itself does not provide links to archived versions of the browser, as, for example, Opera does. We will not recommend any third-party resources for security reasons, but if you are confident in your abilities, you can independently find past versions of Yandex.Browser on the network.
As for removing the browser: for this, we recommend removing the browser not in the classic way through "Add or Remove Programs", but with special utilities for completely removing programs from the computer. In this way, you can correctly install the browser from scratch. By the way, we have already talked about this method on our website.
These are the ways you can restore the old version of the browser. You can also always contact Yandex technical support for browser recovery.
