Help: Device isn't eligible for the requested build

[markelim]

Hey guys, i recently installed iOS 5, i know stupid but i did and would ilke to downgrade to 4.3.3. I plugged the phone in, pressed option and clicked the right ispw file and i get that "Device isn't eligible for the requested build" message. My device is not jailbroken at all and i don't know how to fix it ! Can someone please help me asap !

 

[Paradoxpm]

Apple doesn't sign 4.3.3 anymore.
You should have had your SHSH saved.

 

[shadrap]

This worked for me. Use a computer with latest version of iTunes that is not beta. I believe it's 10.4. Put your iPhone into DFU mode and attach to iTunes. Restore as a new.

 

[markelim]

Will give it a shot. Thanks

 

[enoC]

This worked for me. Use a computer with latest version of iTunes that is not beta. I believe it's 10.4. Put your iPhone into DFU mode and attach to iTunes. Restore as a new.

If he hasn't saved the SHSH for 4.3.3, he won't be able to downgrade to 4.3.3. So OP's only option is 4.3.5.

 

[markelim]

Yea i just the latest stable iOS build so if thats iOS 4.3.5 I'm going to try and get that

 

[enoC]

Yea i just the latest stable iOS build so if thats iOS 4.3.5 I'm going to try and get that

Put the iPhone in DFU-Mode and hit restore.

 

[shadrap]

If he hasn't saved the SHSH for 4.3.3, he won't be able to downgrade to 4.3.3. So OP's only option is 4.3.5.

Correct. I didn't see the .3 I thought he just wanted the latest stable.

 

[markelim]

i got an error...1604

Any tips now...ughhh iv'e learnt my lesson now.

 

[enoC]

i got an error...1604

Any tips now...ughhh iv'e learnt my lesson now.

Are you sure the iPhone is in DFU-Mode? Try another computer.

 

[tigres]

Look on the net for the host file fix on this. Edit in terminal, and try again. Bet this is your issue.

Option restore to the OS you want: hopefully that may assist you- not sure about the signing of the .3 version so The above posters may also be accurate.

 

[shadrap]

i got an error...1604

Any tips now...ughhh iv'e learnt my lesson now.

Might need to get Red Snow to force into DFU mode.

 

[markelim]

Are you sure the iPhone is in DFU-Mode? Try another computer.

it is in DFU mode...i get all the way till that error 1604 pops up.

 

[markelim]

Might need to get Red Snow to force into DFU mode.

but i have no problem getting to DFU mode.. i have the iTunes cable image on the screen,

 

[labman]

but i have no problem getting to DFU mode.. i have the iTunes cable image on the screen,

That's not DFU! DFU is a Black screen! http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

 

[markelim]

great..i exited DFU mode and got it back in DFU mode and im back at square one with the not eligible build crap.

so should i download red snow now ?

 

[markelim]

That's not DFU! DFU is a Black screen! http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

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thats what i am at now... i have a blackscreen. It is in DFU mode. IF you have an instant messenger or skype it would be awesome if i could get some help mate


Its in DFU mode and when i click restore...it comes up with the eligible error message again.

 

[shadrap]

It's doing that in DFU mode with iTunes 10.4?

 

[markelim]

It's doing that in DFU mode with iTunes 10.4?

yes it is. it keeps giving me that error. this is really bad.

 

[shadrap]

yes it is. it keeps giving me that error. this is really bad.

Download ipsw for 4.3.5 then option click restore in iTunes and choose the ipsw you downloaded.

 

[markelim]

Download ipsw for 4.3.5 then option click restore in iTunes and choose the ipsw you downloaded.

k check these steps:

1) iPhone in DFU mode
2) iTunes ( NOT BETA). plug iPhone in
3) option click ispw file for 4.3.5

 

[Carlanga]

what iPhone do you have and do you have the iPad BB installed by any chance?

 

[markelim]

god dammit, i keep getting the eligible error again. Im running a iPhone 4 (GSM )

 

[shadrap]

yes it is. it keeps giving me that error. this is really bad.

k check these steps:

1) iPhone in DFU mode
2) iTunes ( NOT BETA). plug iPhone in
3) option click ispw file for 4.3.5

Those are the steps. Man I had the same crap happen to me but I was always able to get it back trying various steps.

You may have to go back to iOS 5.

 

[markelim]

Those are the steps. Man I had the same crap happen to me but I was always able to get it back trying various steps.

You may have to go back to iOS 5.

i am running iOS 5 ... i wanna get back to iOS 4.3.5