iPad Need help upgrading iPad2 from ios 7.1.1 to 9.0.2(or whichever latest jailbroken version available)

[mmnusair]

Hi Everyone,

Greetings!!!

I'm new to upgrading & downgrading ios, So, I just needed help with upgrading My "iPad 2 GSM - A1396" from ios 7.1.1 (Jailbroken) to whichever latest jailbroken ios version available. Please help me & reply with instructions ASAP.

Thanks in Advance

Nusair

 

[eyoungren]

You can only upgrade/downgrade to a version of iOS that Apple is currently signing.

For your iPad that is 9.3.5, which does not have a jailbreak.

You cannot choose to go to 9.0.2 because it is no longer signed.

You waited too long.

There are no instructions for what you want to do because it's not possible.

 

[mmnusair]

You can only upgrade/downgrade to a version of iOS that Apple is currently signing.

For your iPad that is 9.3.5, which does not have a jailbreak.

You cannot choose to go to 9.0.2 because it is no longer signed.

You waited too long.

There are no instructions for what you want to do because it's not possible.

Thanks for your prompt reply, really appreciate it.

If I understand correctly I can only upgrade to 9.3.5 without jailbreak only.

 

[eyoungren]

Thanks for your prompt reply, really appreciate it.

If I understand correctly I can only upgrade to 9.3.5 without jailbreak only.

That is correct.

 

[mmnusair]

that really sucks,

thanks again

 

[mmnusair]

Hi again,

Can you please guide me? on how to upgrade to ios 9.3.5 without losing data...

 

[eyoungren]

Hi again,

Can you please guide me? on how to upgrade to ios 9.3.5 without losing data...

Sure…

1. Turn OFF Find My iPhone (if you are using it).
2. Connect iPad to computer running iTunes and backup. Or you can backup to iCloud if you use that.
3. With iPad still connected to computer and iTunes still running, turn iPad off. Leave it connected.
4. Put iPad in DFU Mode.
5. When iTunes tells you that it detects a device in 'recovery mode', upgrade and restore (as new). Allow iTunes to do it's thing.
6. When upgrade/restore as new has finished, restore from your iTunes or iCloud backup.
7. Allow all your data (including apps) and content to finalize.
8. Turn Find My iPhone back on (if you were using it).

You're done. iPad will be on 9.3.5 and all your data will be there.

 

[mmnusair]

Sure…

1. Turn OFF Find My iPhone (if you are using it).
2. Connect iPad to computer running iTunes and backup. Or you can backup to iCloud if you use that.
3. With iPad still connected to computer and iTunes still running, turn iPad off. Leave it connected.
4. Put iPad in DFU Mode.
5. When iTunes tells you that it detects a device in 'recovery mode', upgrade and restore (as new). Allow iTunes to do it's thing.
6. When upgrade/restore as new has finished, restore from your iTunes or iCloud backup.
7. Allow all your data (including apps) and content to finalize.
8. Turn Find My iPhone back on (if you were using it).

You're done. iPad will be on 9.3.5 and all your data will be there.

Thanks Bro, You are a life saver.
So, except apps installed from cydia everything will be restored, right?

 

[eyoungren]

Thanks Bro, You are a life saver.
So, except apps installed from cydia everything will be restored, right?

Correct.

What you are going to do (per my instructions) is completely remove the jailbreak you have and all it's parts by wiping the device and then installing the latest firmware for your iPad. Once that's done, you restore from the backup you made and everything is back to normal except you no longer have a jailbreak or any jailbreak installed tweaks/apps.

 

[bufffilm]

I'd stay on 7.x if I were you. I'm on 7.1.2 myself.

was there a need to put ios9 on?

 

[mmnusair]

I'd stay on 7.x if I were you. I'm on 7.1.2 myself.

was there a need to put ios9 on?

Yes, some of the important Apps are suitable with ios 8.0 or later. So, there isn't much option left.
What do you suggest?

 

[mmnusair]

Thanks to you all for helping me out, done upgrading & satisfied, until now. Actually, this one belong to my uncle, who uses just some basic apps & features like browsing, chatting etc..

Thanks Again.

 

[bufffilm]

Yes, some of the important Apps are suitable with ios 8.0 or later. So, there isn't much option left.
What do you suggest?

Then it can't be helped.

Is the iPad tremendously slow now?