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PSA: There's No iOS 11.2 Beta for iPhone X, so Beta Testers Can't Restore From Backup [Updated]
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The store staff aren’t necessarily devs.
What’s the problem? You have backups, so you lost nothing.
did you half read what i wrote? my fuss is that they should of said something prior. I do have multiple backups as do most developers, I do a backup prior to every build. Its just a unnecessary waste of time that could of been avoided.
I dunno about iMessage. If you have iCloud Photo set up, your photos will.
I haven’t done a fresh install in a few cycles. I’m a bit curious about iMessage, too.
So that's why my restore from backup failed.. I did it instore and it gave an error message right at the end.
And how long did you wait in line??
I am confused. What exactly are you thinking Apple should have let you know? That you cannot restore a newer backup to an older iOS version? As a developer you should already know that.
iTunes is certainly more flexible but the issue is with new to old so that wont totally help. You can potentially edit the info.plist file and change the build and version# entries in the file (make a copy of the entire folder first for safe keeping) and that may work. It used to on same major builds. But with the X being a different animal it may not work for it.
Best option is "upgrade" the old device using the 11.1 ipsw file update trick, get a new backup afterwards then restore that backup.
Not really sure with iTunes, I don't use that anymore unless I have to (which is never XD)
Pretty sure that goes through the explanation of what it is and what the risks are and how to prepare for it with backups and all that.
This doesn't impact the public beta because public beta doesn't have 11.2 yet.
Sorry you need your hand held by Apple every single step of the way. Maybe you should consider not running beta software as it seems obvious that you don't understand what you're doing.
Apple clearly outlines it in their agreement. You ignored it. Your ignorance shouldn't require additional measures on their part.
Actually PB for 11.2 beta 1 has been released a couple of days ago: Apple Releases First Beta of iOS 11.2 for Public Beta Testers
(Given everything they probably could have held out on the public beta until sometime next week, if not perhaps until the next beta even, when they would likely have a version for the iPhone X.)
Simple solution, for the time being...
Download the 11.1 IPSW. Install it on your current (non X) device with iTunes (Option Click Check for Upgrade). Backup your current device, either icloud or itunes. Restore from backup on your X.
Download the 11.1 IPSW. Install it on your current (non X) device with iTunes (Option Click Check for Upgrade). Backup your current device, either icloud or itunes. Restore from backup on your X.
OUCH! Glad I held off on installing on my old phone, to make setting up the X easier. Wow! Feel bad for those who have to set up everything manually.
Glad I held off on installing on my old phone, to make setting up the X easier. Wow! Feel bad for those who have to set up everything manually.Still curious what they need to let you know? And if you have multiple backups whats the issue? Waste of time doing what, restoring one of your prior backups? Just curious what you are fuming over and trying to understand what it is you were looking for from Apple.
Um yes they do.
Come some one walk us through how to download and install OS11.1 ? Where do I find the info ?
you mean an ota restore from an 11.1 backup to the iphone x? yes.
Google is your friend. Looks for direct download links for Apple iOS and get the ipsw file for your particular device. Then in iTunes, press shift/update (or options/update Mac) and browse to the file you downloaded and select it.
Update the iPhone X after setting it up as new then plug it in and restore your backup.