Downgrading from iPadOS 26 to 18

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Downgrading from iPadOS 26 to 18

The Apple team did a great job with iPadOS 26, but for me, iPadOS 18 was much better in terms of functionality. How can I downgrade? Is it possible to do it using a Mac?

iPad Air, 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 08:38 AM

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Rudegar

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Sep 16, 2025 08:46 AM in response to EfeAldogan

if it was me then I would read

How can I downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18… - Apple Community

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