How can I downgrade from iOS 26 beta to iOS 18 without a backup?

I got the iOS 26 beta update without having my iPhone backed up and now I want to go back to iOS 18. I can’t find a way to do it.


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Original Title: can i go back to IOS 18 from the IOS 26 beta without having my iphone backed up ?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 02:05 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2025 02:15 PM

You can go back to iOS 18, but since you don't have a backup, your phone will then look like it did when it was brand new.


Another way to say the same thing.......You should expect that all of the data on your phone will be erased when you revert to iOS 18.


How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support


Next time.......only think about installing a Beta version on a spare phone.......as Apple strongly recommends.




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How can I downgrade from iOS 26 beta to iOS 18 without a backup?

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