Downgrading from iOS6 to iOS 5.1.1 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4 issues

[MitzEclipse]

Hi All,

I have decided to downgrade to iOS 5.1.1 as I need Google Maps back. I have downloaded the respective iOS 5.1.1 .ipsw files and put the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 (both devices never jailbroken) into DFU mode to restore.

In both instances I get this message: the ipad "ipad" could not be restored. this device isn't eligible for the requested build.

I have googled for fixes for this and all sources tell me to edit the hosts file to remove any references to Cydia/etc. I do not have any references to this in my hosts file, in fact I only have one entry which is 127.0.0.1 local host.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to restore from one of the backups I have stored on my macbook, but I could even wipe the devices and start from scratch - although I couldn't even do that right now as I can't get past this issue.

Please help thanks.

 

[Dave Felix]

I'd just like to know why you're downgrading? It may be difficult to do so.

 

[NedBookPro]

Hi All,

I have decided to downgrade to iOS 5.1.1 as I need Google Maps back. I have downloaded the respective iOS 5.1.1 .ipsw files and put the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 (both devices never jailbroken) into DFU mode to restore.

In both instances I get this message: the ipad "ipad" could not be restored. this device isn't eligible for the requested build.

I have googled for fixes for this and all sources tell me to edit the hosts file to remove any references to Cydia/etc. I do not have any references to this in my hosts file, in fact I only have one entry which is 127.0.0.1 local host.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to restore from one of the backups I have stored on my macbook, but I could even wipe the devices and start from scratch - although I couldn't even do that right now as I can't get past this issue.

Please help thanks.

I think the signing window is now closed which means you may not be able to roll back. I wanted to do the same on my ip without success. We're just too late.

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[cyks]

I'd just like to know why you're downgrading? It may be difficult to do so.

Their first sentence said why... Maps.

For many of us, they're completely useless and, because of the Map Kit, they ruin a bunch of 3rd party apps as well.

 

[MitzEclipse]

yes i'd like to downgrade because of maps. i can't believe there was even a window to roll back and I wasn't aware of it. how frustrating is this! i might have to buy another iphone 4 that's ios5!

 

[Dave Felix]

yes i'd like to downgrade because of maps. i can't believe there was even a window to roll back and I wasn't aware of it. how frustrating is this! i might have to buy another iphone 4 that's ios5!

I went to see the issue with the Maps.. that is terrible. It seems to work fine with driving and walking instructions but no "transit" instructions. It leads you to third party apps. I apologize for not reading.