How do I downgrade an RPM on a machine without 'yum'?

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On a machine without yum, I have version 3.2 of a package installed and I have downloaded version 2.4 manually, how do I install the older version?

score 72 · Accepted Answer · answered May 27 '11 at 01:30

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rpm -Uvh --oldpackage [filename]

--oldpackage allows you to install older versions, -U means "upgrade", but in this case it will just replace the other version. If you use -i instead of -U you will end up with both versions installed.

answered May 27 '11 at 01:30

Harley

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The `vh` arguments are optional here. Only `-U` (or `--upgrade`) and `--oldpackage` are necessary. – Dave Mooney Jul 18 '14 at 19:47
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`rpm -U --force [filename]` also allows downgrades – Sasha Sep 08 '15 at 17:57
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For kernels `rpm -i --force ` works (since you want to keep multiple versions) – Gert van den Berg Feb 09 '18 at 08:01

score 16 · Answer 2 · answered May 27 '11 at 01:53

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You can also try yum downgrade packagename, depending on the version of yum on your system.

answered May 27 '11 at 01:53

ewwhite

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You are correct, but OP specified "on a machine without yum" so either yum is broken or missing. – Criggie May 18 '17 at 05:08
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[At the time of this answer](https://serverfault.com/posts/274310/revisions), "without 'yum'" was not part of the OP's question. Please see the edit history. – ewwhite Mar 23 '19 at 22:36
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Best leave answer for completeness, and your comment clarifies why. – Criggie Mar 24 '19 at 01:46

How do I downgrade an RPM on a machine without 'yum'?

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