iOS 6, the latest update to the iOS platform for iOS devices hasn't gone down overly well with customers. From a poor maps "upgrade" to general glitches, users aren't happy. If you are one of them and regretting upgrading to the iOS 6 platform, App Picker will help you get back to iOS 5. This won't work on the iPhone 5 though (it never had an iOS 5 version).
- Plug your phone in to your computer and open iTunes.
- Back-up data on your phone - use iCloud back-up.
- You now need to get a "IPSW" file for your device - MacLife has a comprehensive list here. Download the correct one for your device.
- Go to your device page in iTunes, hold Ctrl (Windows) or Option (Mac) while clicking "Restore" - this should open up a file explorer window.
- Select the IPSW file you downloaded in Step 3 and press Open.
- Wait for your iPhone to restore to iOS 5.
- Once it's complete, you can restore all your pictures, videos, and settings through iCloud without worry.
- If you get a prompt for an update, decline it (unless you want to do all this again!)
That's it: your iPhone should now be back on iOS 5, with Google Maps and a bug-free experience. Enjoy!