Downgrading iPhone 15 from iOS 27 to iOS 18 due to battery and keyboard issues

I love the new features of iOS 27 but my battery life does not last long and the keyboard does not work properly. I had none of these issues with iOS 18, thus I would like to change the software on my iPhone 15 back to iOS 18. Please may you advise how I go about doing this.



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Original Title: Re-installing iOS 18

iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 31, 2025 5:35 AM

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Oct 31, 2025 5:48 AM in response to erich235

Battery life and keyboard action is no different on 26. I would try to find out why your settings or apps are causing this.

If ir were me I would ensure that all my data was sync'd to icloud or similar cloud and reset to factory (erase all data and settings) and start again with out any security apps and with only the apps you use daily.


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