[closed] The backup cannot be restored because the software on the iphone is too old

This error i've got when tryid to restore my iphone 4 from backup, after downgrading from 4.3.1 to 4.2.1. I've found the solution. Hope this helps you.

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asked 08 Apr '11, 07:51

kreker
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closed 08 Apr '11, 08:00

venusanann
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Lol, I meant to close it as it's not a question, but I got the reason why, wrong. Anyway if it helps anyone that's great and they can add comments here. Just wondering why you downgraded?

(08 Apr '11, 08:02) venusanann

I had battery drain on 4.3.1 where on 4.2.1 everything fine

(08 Apr '11, 08:08) kreker

The question has been closed for being "Duplicate Question" by venusanann, 08 Apr '11, 08:00

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