Apple stops signing iOS versions for iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and more older devices, preventing downgrades

Apple has ceased signing older iOS versions for legacy devices including iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and several other models, cutting off the path to reinstall or downgrade software. MacRumors reports the move affects a range of discontinued devices.

• Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More
• Apple stops signing iOS versions for several older iPhones and iPads