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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Posted on Jun 10, 2025 12:03 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2025 12:06 PM

Follow the Support Article below. Hopefully you have a backup done beforehand on iOS 18 otherwise you may not be able to restore or face data loss.


How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support

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Jul 12, 2025 03:03 PM in response to coltonArnett

coltonArnett wrote:

So actually, this is completely untrue as I’m a registered developer(free to do and for everyone), and I have not received any information on how to downgrade. Also, it’s very much possible to accidentally download the update as he/she could’ve had automatic updates on and most likely is a developer if they have access to the beta, which means they have used beta before, meaning beta updates are on.

You have to actually enroll in the beta program before you will receive any beta updates. When you no longer want to receive beta updates, then you unenroll from the beta program. It will not automatically just show up on your device because you are a Developer and each device must be enrolled separately for any that you would like to test the beta software. If you currently have Automatic Beta Updates allowed, you are currently enrolled and that was a choice you made, and you have the same choice to unenroll when you are done.


If you do choose to enroll in the beta, you have all the information for you including the warnings about even using beta software, but that information must be read by you.

How do I downgrade from iOS 26?

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