Going from 6 to 6S

[lienhart]

So I have a question about making my transition from 6 to 6S. My current 6 is on iOS 9.1, but the 6S is coming with iOS 9.0. Can I downgrade to 9 without losing anything? I have a back up on iOS 9 but it's a little old and I don't want to use that one. I didn't even consider this situation. Does anyone know how quick the new devices get betas (aka so I can get the 6S to have 9.1 so I don't have to lose anything.)

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[kingc0bra]

I wonder why you're going from a 6 to a 6s?

 

[lienhart]

I wonder why you're going from a 6 to a 6s?

Because I want to?

 

[kingc0bra]

Because I want to?

What sold you on that minor update though, just curious

 

[d123]

So I have a question about making my transition from 6 to 6S. My current 6 is on iOS 9.1, but the 6S is coming with iOS 9.0. Can I downgrade to 9 without losing anything? I have a back up on iOS 9 but it's a little old and I don't want to use that one. I didn't even consider this situation. Does anyone know how quick the new devices get betas (aka so I can get the 6S to have 9.1 so I don't have to lose anything.)

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Download the 9.0 PR and then use the 'shift' + check for update in iTunes and point iTunes to the .ipsw. It will then "update" to the 9.0PR.

 

[Vundu]

Just update the 6S then restore from backup.

 

[d123]

What sold you on that minor update though, just curious

You might want to go and research the "minor update"...

 

[lienhart]

What sold you on that minor update though, just curious

I go to music festivals a LOT, so the 4K recording and improved camera is big for me. I love the new color. Also the new selfie camera is awesome because I like taking group pictures. The 3D Touch is just so convinient I could see myself using it a lot, and am interested in seeing how apps integrate it. The faster speeds and RAM are cool too.

My dad also wants a smartphone (never had one) so I'm giving him mine anyway so I need a new phone

 

[lienhart]

Just update the 6S then restore from backup.

Will it have iOS 9.1 beta availible on release day tho?

 

[celly]

Will it have iOS 9.1 beta availible on release day tho?

Unlikely. Most likely the 9.0 release from yesterday.

Check out this thread on how to downgrade from 9.1 beta to 9.0 final:

http://bit.ly/1KtwESK

That's assuming you want to downgrade your 6, backup and then restore to the 6s using 9.0

 

[AllergyDoc]

Register the 6S for the beta and the restore from m backup, like @Vundu wrote. That's what I plan to do.

 

[bueller1]

You might want to go and research the "minor update"...

Lol not sure what provokes these snarky responses. Would you relax

 

[celly]

Register the 6S for the beta and the restore from m backup, like @Vundu wrote. That's what I plan to do.

Definitely another option. I plan to register my new 6s + in due course but want to rock 9.0 for a while first.

 

[duaneu]

I wonder why you're going from a 6 to a 6s?

Many people upgrade every year. That's the whole point behind things like Apple Upgrade Program and AT&T Next.

And how is that helping to answer the OP's question?

 

[d123]

Lol not sure what provokes these snarky responses. Would you relax

I'm completely relaxed, I just suggested he do a little more research if he thinks it's a minor update.

If anyone is snarky and needs to relax I would be looking at you...

 

[Kendo]

Lol not sure what provokes these snarky responses. Would you relax

Might wanna re-read the thread to see who started the provoking.

 

[ABC5S]

What sold you on that minor update though, just curious

Minor ? are you kidding or lack of information

12 MP camera over an 8 MP

Better screen

Improved TouchID

Better front camera (5 mp) over the others

Faster CPU/GPU

Improved and strengthen body

2 GB memory over 1 GB

3D Touch

and a minor upgrade to the color

 

[Jordan921]

What sold you on that minor update though, just curious

Minor update? I'm going from a 6+ to 6s+ and I don't think it's a minor update.

 

[lienhart]

Download the 9.0 PR and then use the 'shift' + check for update in iTunes and point iTunes to the .ipsw. It will then "update" to the 9.0PR.

This worked, thanks! It's telling me that a software update is available though (iOS 9 even though I have the GM...) I'm scared to update it thinking it will become confused and break something.

 

[d123]

This worked, thanks! It's telling me that a software update is available though (iOS 9 even though I have the GM...) I'm scared to update it thinking it will become confused and break something.

Have you deleted the beta profile?

Settings - General, scroll to the bottom iirc.

Edit: you should have updated to 9.0 PR, the public release, not the GM. Check what update its offering you.

Here is a link to 9.0PR if you are still on the GM (but make sure you delete the beta profile first, or it will offer you a 9.1 beta update),

 

[lienhart]

Have you deleted the beta profile?

Settings - General, scroll to the bottom iirc.

Edit: you should have updated to 9.0 PR, the public release, not the GM. Check what update its offering you.

Here is a link to 9.0PR if you are still on the GM (but make sure you delete the beta profile first, or it will offer you a 9.1 beta update),

There is no beta profile on profiles Maybe it's gone now or something?

 

[d123]

There is no beta profile on profiles Maybe it's gone now or something?

The update might delete it, I'm sure I had to manually delete it when I downgraded my Air during the week, if it's gone I wouldn't worry.

Have you checked what update is being offered? If you used the GM it's probably the PR air you don't have the beta profile. The public release isn't the same as the GM this time.

 

[lienhart]

The update might delete it, I'm sure I had to manually delete it when I downgraded my Air during the week, if it's gone I wouldn't worry.

Have you checked what update is being offered? If you used the GM it's probably the PR air you don't have the beta profile. The public release isn't the same as the GM this time.

That's what I was thinking. And it says iOS 9 followed by the usual release notes for every big iOS installment (the public ones) so I'm gonna download it and hopefully everything is ok. Thank you for all the help I appreciate it!

 

[bushman4]

Minor ? are you kidding or lack of information

12 MP camera over an 8 MP

Better screen

Improved TouchID

Better front camera (5 mp) over the others

Faster CPU/GPU

Improved and strengthen body

2 GB memory over 1 GB

3D Touch

and a minor upgrade to the color

For a person with a iPhone 6 these are minor
By the way you forgot the 4K video recording

 

[engelke2010]

For a person with a iPhone 6 these are minor
By the way you forgot the 4K video recording

Not necessarily true for everyone. I have a 6+ and I am upgrading. Why would I ever even start in the AT&T Next program if I wasn't going to upgrade each year?