Well, I couldn't. I deeply regret not rooting it when it was on iOS8. I was given it by my work specifically for development, and wanted it to be pure, so I ins

Well, I couldn't. I deeply regret not rooting it when it was on iOS8. I was given it by my work specifically for development, and wanted it to be pure, so I installed flux by signing it with my developer account, and sideloaded it with xcode. It actually seems baffling to me that Apple is stricter and more deceptive about forcing updates than most game console companies. Our iPads are specifically for medical use, and we wanted to target iOS7. And I'm reminded of my mistake whenever I go to read in bed. The one time I turned my back on Apple, and it cost me. Just like when I was a kid and I installed that "emergency" update for iTunes 4.01 that disabled playlist sharing. Or their crippling AirPort administrator update. I had kept copies of all my ipsw files that iTunes offered, and I thought that would be enough, but, I missed the window and I had no choice but to do iOS9. It's really sad that I now have to be more vigilant about making my own backups, because software has become so unreliable now, I never know if a version of software I'm comfortable with will become extince overnight, replaced with some crummy "upgrade". I remember when I was /excited/ by updates. Now, I have to make sure I've backed everything up first.