Apple just made it harder to restore these older iPhones and iPads: Check full list

Apple has discontinued the ability to restore or reinstall older iOS versions on several older devices, including the iPhone ...
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Apple Just Stopped Signing iOS and iPadOS Versions For These Older iPhones and iPads (UPDATE: RESTORED!)

Apple has stopped signing several older versions of iOS and iPadOS on older models of the iPhone and iPad, respectively.
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Apple Ends Restores for iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and Other Legacy Devices

Apple stopped signing baseband firmware for iPhone 5c, 4S, and legacy iPads, making iTunes restores permanently impossible on ...
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What Is The Oldest iPhone iOS 26 Still Supports?

Apple typically does a great job of keeping its mobile devices updated with new features and security patches for years. One prime example of Apple's impressive software update policy is the iPhone 5S ...