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    It will not let me restore without updating. What should I do?
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    Restore it physically from the device instead of using iTunes. Back up EVERYTHING beforehand, though.
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    Can I restore my phone to factory clean without updating from iOS 7?
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    No.
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    How can I do this on an Android device (specifically, a Galaxy S5)?
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    Turn off the phone and enter the Recovery Mode by holding Power+Home+Volume Up, then select Wipe Data/Factory Reset by selecting it with the volume buttons and choosing it with the Power button. Confirm the factory reset, reboot the phone, and that's all. This wipes the internal memory without losing or updating the firmware. Also, you will get rid of the firmware update notification.
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    How do I make iPhone 4 stop turning on and off by itself?
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    Hold the power button and the home button simultaneously to set the phone in restore mode. Then connect it to your computer and restore it using iTunes.
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