Got there but it copies then comes up with "Failed to Install", as originally feared. I am not sure what else I can do. Thanks for all the help Severin
On 19/08/2013, at 4:53 PM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Severin, > > I'm not sure I understand you. > > The earlier version of the App is showing in iTunes Apps? > Connect your iPad via USB cable to iTunes > When the iPad shows under devices, click on Apps button and make sure the App > is selected > Then Sync > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > > On 19/08/2013, at 4:34 PM, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Ronni >> I am linked to the iMac by cable with v3 removed from the Mobile Apps >> and the earlier version sitting there in its place, v3 is removed from the >> iPad. The earlier version shows in iTunes with an Install button that >> changes to Will Install when I click it. Automatically install New Apps is >> on but nothing further seems to be happening. >> What should I do next? >> Severin >> >> On 19/08/2013, at 3:49 PM, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Ronni, I am in the process of trying that. The stored list does >>> not show all versions, only the current one to which I upgraded. The "new" >>> copy I have is a "foreigner" so may not work. How do I delete the existing >>> application? Can not find that in my iPad UG. >>> Many thanks >>> Severin ( in sunshine, after the wonderful rain!) >>> >>> On 19/08/2013, at 3:29 PM, Ronni Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Severin, >>>> >>>> Did you purchase both the earlier version & the newer version of this App >>>> through the iTunes App Store? >>>> An App downloaded using your iTunes Account has your Apple ID information >>>> stored in the .ipa file (as a plist) >>>> >>>> If you didn't purchase the 'previous version' through the iTunes App Store >>>> this may not work (iTunes might reject it). >>>> >>>> All your iOS Apps are stored locally on your computer in your Home >>>> directory in this location: >>>> ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Mobile Applications/ >>>> >>>> So I would first backup (copy) both versions of the App (.ipa) to another >>>> location for safe keeping. >>>> >>>> 1. Navigate to the iOS app location, at ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Mobile >>>> Applications/ and find the app >>>> >>>> 2. Copy the app file/s to another location to serve as the backup >>>> >>>> >>>> Downgrading to Previous Version of an iOS App >>>> >>>> 1. On the iOS device (your iPad), delete the app you wish to downgrade >>>> 2. On the computer, quit iTunes >>>> 3. Again navigate to the local iOS app location at ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes >>>> Media/Mobile Applications/ >>>> 4. Remove the newest version of the app .ipa file from that directory >>>> 5. Copy the previously saved version of the app to the /Mobile >>>> Applications/ directory >>>> 6. Relaunch iTunes >>>> 7. Resync the iPhone, iPad, or iPod, and the older app version will >>>> restore to the device to complete the downgrade. >>>> >>>> In some situations the older versions of apps won’t be compatible with the >>>> newest version of iOS, you’ll know this is the case because the app won’t >>>> launch when you attempt to open it on the iPhone/iPad, or you will get a >>>> message stating a new version is available and asking to upgrade. >>>> >>>> If this doesn't work you can replace the new version back in the Mobile >>>> Applications location and sync again. >>>> Note: I take all care but no responsibility if this does not work. >>>> >>>> Let us know how you get on please. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" >>>> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD >>>> >>>> OS X 10.8.4 Mountain Lion >>>> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) >>>> >>>> >>>> On 19/08/2013, at 1:28 PM, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have Brushes v3 on my iPad and wish to revert to an earlier version >>>>> which has a desirable feature. I have this version as a .ipa file >>>>> sitting in my Dropbox. How do I make it install from there? Do I need >>>>> to clean out v3 first, if so how do I do that. >>>>> Severin Crisp >>>>> (iPad novice, iMac moderately masterful) >>>>> ____________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >>>>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >>>>> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >>>>> mail to: [email protected] >>>>> ____________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> >>> ____________________________________________________ >>> >>> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >>> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >>> mail to: [email protected] >>> ____________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> ____________________________________________________ >> >> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >> mail to: [email protected] >> ____________________________________________________ >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> ____________________________________________________ Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) mail to: [email protected] ____________________________________________________
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