How do I downgrade from iOS 26?
How do I downgrade from iOS26? I accidentally updated my iPhone 16 pro max to iOS 26 after it did an automatic update
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armaniharris52 wrote:
how do i go back to ios18 from ios26?
You don't.
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To remove the iOS beta, follow the steps below:
- Connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes (or Finder on Mac).
- Put the device into recovery mode (Volume Up → Volume Down → hold Side button)
- Then choose Restore when prompted. This will erase the beta and install the latest official iOS version.
- After setup, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and turn it off to avoid reinstalling the beta.
This method only works for downgrading from a beta version, not for downgrading between two official versions.
That’s because beta profiles can be removed and Apple still signs the latest public iOS, allowing you to restore to it.
Reference:
How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support
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I want to downgrade my ios update because too much buffer in latest updates
Jasir12 wrote:
I want to downgrade my ios update because too much buffer in latest updates
What does "too much buffer" mean?
I want to remove iOS 26
Aireenlatu wrote:
I want to remove iOS 26
Bummer. You can't.
Sadly I don’t have a computer or anything.i love iOS 26 but I would like to go back to ios18.iOS 26 sometimes lags or crashes
I do not have a computer, same as my friends and IOS 26 has been horrible. It wastes so much energy.
You cannot downgrade. Learn to use iOS 26 and learn to accept it.
Please remove iOS 26 beta version
After installing iOS 26.0 I get “Your network settings prevent content from loading privately”.
I don’t like it
How to downgrade from iOS 26
In ios 26 update after mic issue in playing and voice call
I don’t want this update of ios 26 it’s very difficult and I don’t like it anymore many glitches phone is heating
I don’t like iOS 26 it make my iPad move so slow and make music still play on my stuff when I am not playing any music and it is not a good update it’s in my opinion please take it off.
How do I downgrade from iOS 26?