Apple Stops Signing iOS 14.3 Following iOS 14.4 Release

[MacRumors]

Following the release of iOS 14.4 on January 26, Apple has stopped signing iOS 14.3, the prior version of iOS 14. With the software no longer being signed, it is not possible to downgrade from iOS 14.4 to iOS 14.3 if you've already upgraded.

Apple routinely stops signing older versions of software updates after new releases come out in order to encourage customers to keep their operating systems up to date.

iOS 14.4 introduced some notable security fixes for vulnerabilities that Apple says may have been actively exploited, so if you haven't updated yet, it's a good idea to do so.

The update also brought support for smaller QR codes, a feature for assigning device types to Bluetooth accessories, camera authenticity warnings for iPhone 12 models, and more, with details available in our iOS 14.4 guide.

iOS 14.4 is the current publicly available version of iOS that people can download, but Apple has also seeded an iOS 14.5 beta to developers for testing purposes. iOS 14.5 is one of the biggest updates to iOS 14 to date, introducing a feature for unlocking an iPhone when wearing a mask with an Apple Watch, adding Dual-SIM 5G support, introducing compatibility with the latest gaming controllers, and more.

Article Link: Apple Stops Signing iOS 14.3 Following iOS 14.4 Release

 

[Apple_Robert]

Looking forward to iOS 14.5.

 

[redbeard331]

How stupid, not everyone needs to be on the latest OS.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

How stupid, not everyone needs to be on the latest OS.

And they don't have to be. If you're on 14.3 and want to keep it, it'll keep working.

 

[redbeard331]

And they don't have to be. If you're on 14.3 and want to keep it, it'll keep working.

Yea it would but I’m on 13.5, needed to update to see if my watch would start working again on watch os7 and I missed the window by a few minutes.

 

[Wanted797]

And they still haven’t fixed the lock noise.

 

[applicious84]

I'm done updating my phone. Now that the delay in the text messaging is fixed, I'm happy and really don't want to introduce new bugs. It took soooooo long to fix that--right at the release of 14 to a couple weeks ago

 

[amanpatel]

Is there an audience that cares about this. Apart from jailbreaking community, I can't think of why this is news. I would love an explanation

 

[Apple_Robert]

Is there an audience that cares about this. Apart from jailbreaking community, I can't think of why this is news. I would love an explanation

Sometimes, people have a buggy experience with a new update and want to be able to downgrade.

 

[JosephAW]

iOS 12.5.1 is still kicking

 

[IIGS User]

I'm done updating my phone. Now that the delay in the text messaging is fixed, I'm happy and really don't want to introduce new bugs. It took soooooo long to fix that--right at the release of 14 to a couple weeks ago

I still have problems with my 12 Pro dropping signal and not coming back until I force the issue with placing it in airplane mode and switching it back.

Every time I come to work. Signal drops, "no service". Get back to my office (2nd floor) and my phone (VZW) won't get service until I switch it on and off again.

And I'm not in the middle of nowhere. I can see the Delaware Memorial Bridge from my office window, and possibly hit it with a small rock if I had to....

 

[soyazul]

they broke the pull down option on the home-screen to make a fast search on the phone (apps, etc)

 

[MJA74]

I still can’t update my older ipad from 14.3 to 14.4 it keeps telling me the update failed 😡. I even logged out icloud turned off touch id and nothing.

 

[iGüey]

We need iOS 14.5 with Watch unlocking iPhone feature RIGHT NOW!!

 

[technole]

And they don't have to be. If you're on 14.3 and want to keep it, it'll keep working.

If you like your iOS, you can keep your iOS.

 

[Santiago]

How stupid, not everyone needs to be on the latest OS.

iOS 14.4 fixes some critical security bugs, including arbitrary remote code execution that was being actively exploited.

 

[pldelisle]

How stupid, not everyone needs to be on the latest OS.

When 0-day vulnerabilities are patched, yes, everybody needs to be on the latest OS.

 

[9790427]

I can not downgrade from iOS 14.5 Beta 3 to iOS 14.4.1. "The Session is inactive" is the error.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I can not downgrade from iOS 14.5 Beta 3 to iOS 14.4.1. "The Session is inactive" is the error.

Did you remove the profile from your phone and reboot?

 

[9790427]

Did you remove the profile from your phone and reboot?

Yes, the beta profile is removed and I have already done several reboots.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yes, the beta profile is removed and I have already done several reboots.

If you turned off iCloud backup before you installed the beta, just restore from backup. If you didn't turn off iCloud backup before installing the beta, try using Recovery mode. If that doesn't work, you will have to use DFU. Recovery mode should work.

How to downgrade from iOS 17 back to iOS 16

Back to the past.

www.imore.com

 

[9790427]

If you turned off iCloud backup before you installed the beta, just restore from backup. If you didn't turn off iCloud backup before installing the beta, try using Recovery mode. If that doesn't work, you will have to use DFU. Recovery mode should work.

How to downgrade from iOS 17 back to iOS 16

Back to the past.

www.imore.com

I chose the DFU Restore and it worked. Thank you, Sir. Actually, I was aware of the DFU Restore but I'm stupid...

 

[Apple_Robert]

I chose the DFU Restore and it worked. Thank you, Sir. Actually, I was aware of the DFU Restore but I'm stupid...

You aren’t stupid. You just forgot.