How to revert to a previous software version on iPhone?

I really can’t handle the latest software update to 26.1. Can I go back?



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Original Title: Removing a software update

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 4:40 PM

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Dec 11, 2025 5:24 PM in response to greyelk

greyelk wrote:

How do you suggest adapting to my messages refusing to send, messages coming to me in waves very late, lagging issues and not being able to open my keyboard on some websites. I mean I can't even ask a question on here because it opens and closes immediately I have a recording but I'm not uploading to YouTube to link it

If messages won't send or are received late that's an issue you take to your carrier. Your carrier is responsible for messaging.


Did you do a Forced Restart after you updated your iPhone? I do this after EVERY iOS update --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support



Dec 11, 2025 5:37 PM in response to greyelk

"How do you suggest adapting to my messages refusing to send, messages coming to me in waves very late, lagging issues and not being able to open my keyboard on some websites. I mean I can't even ask a question on here because it opens and closes immediately I have a recording but I'm not uploading to YouTube to link it"

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Troubleshooting a Lagging iPhone:


I. If the Keyboard Operates Slowly...

Rid of "System Data" (Formerly Called "Other"):

System Data is caches -- all of which gather overtime. They are created for apps so that they have a more ease use and quicker operability. Clearing them, you would fix a few bugs. See my User Tip: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: - User Tip



II. Try the Tips at these Apple Support Links:


III. You may Need to Clear Space:

SEE MY Two User Tips:

Dec 12, 2025 11:55 AM in response to Ka80H

It would have been better if Apple used an app that would pop up after this terrible OS 26.1 change to ask what to keep and what to change for each change! There were just so many things! I’m 71 years old and already have issues with changes in my life, I’ve had to ask my kids in the past to help with the small changes on my iPhone in the past. There needs to be a way to change each thing. It decided it didn’t like where all my apps were and rearranged them, looking up my open tabs in safari sucks, my pictures are all messed up, and the setup stuff changed inside! I’m totally lost here!

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