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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I hate it and it’s ugly
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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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OK, but that still won't change anything.
arcijs wrote:
I hate it and it’s ugly
Sometimes, life is like that.
The new update is a nightmare and most of us are stuck with it. The only solution is to buy a new one of all our devices that were on automatic update? This is monstrous!
Great to know after the facts!!!
updated phone last night and I can’t text my
mom. When I choose her it automatically goes to the home page. Please help
How?????
You cannot accidentally update your device to iOS 26. iOS 26 has not been released to the public, and it is in beta format. Only registered developers have access to it. You cannot discuss beta software on a public forum. You would also have received information on removing it if you are a developer.
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.
temprance17 wrote:
I'm done with iOS 26 for now
The three usual choices are to reset and restore your backup from iOS 18 (some data loss), or reset and revert to iOS 18 without a backup (more data loss), or continue with the iOS 28 beta until release.
How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support
Aishajxo wrote:
Hey so!….im not a developer yet it’s on my phone and my boyfriend’s phone and I don’t know how to remove it it seems you know more than Apple itself so why don’t you help everyone by giving us better instructions please!
Chris can't tell you how to downgrade because you can't downgrade. Apple has NEVER supported downgrading at all.
DSR22 wrote:
The new update is a nightmare and most of us are stuck with it. The only solution is to buy a new one of all our devices that were on automatic update? This is monstrous!
Anything you buy new from Apple will have the latest versions of the operating system.
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