Q: After downloading the iOS 10 public beta, is there any way I can download iOS 9 again if I don't like the beta?

I want to download the iOS 10 public beta, but I know it will slow down my phone or cause things to go wrong. I am aware that it is not recommended for non-developers, but I would really like to try it out. I'm not looking for advice on whether I should download it or not, I'm just wondering if I'll be able to download iOS 9.3.2 again if I don't like the beta. Thank you.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jul 8, 2016 8:51 AM

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Niel

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During the beta period, you can click here and follow the last set of instructions.

After the final release, no.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2016 8:54 AM

Q: After downloading the iOS 10 public beta, is there any way I can download iOS 9 again if I don't like the beta?

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Niel Jul 8, 2016 8:54 AM in response to lahdeedah
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Jul 8, 2016 8:54 AM in response to lahdeedah

During the beta period, you can click here and follow the last set of instructions.
After the final release, no.

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Phil0124 Jul 8, 2016 9:02 AM in response to lahdeedah
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Jul 8, 2016 9:02 AM in response to lahdeedah

I suggest you read the Beta FAQ carefully before actually installing the Beta. It will answer many of your questions.

https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/faq

Specially the sections titled is "Beta Software Confidential", and "How Do I Get a Shipping Version of iOS back on my iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch"
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Michael Black Jul 8, 2016 9:04 AM in response to lahdeedah
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Jul 8, 2016 9:04 AM in response to lahdeedah

Make a backup before installing the beta, and then be sure to archive that backup so you never over-write it. Then you can always go back to your pre-beta setup. As mentioned, once the beta ends and the new version is publicly released, there will be no going back to an older iOS release.
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lahdeedah Jul 8, 2016 8:24 PM in response to Niel
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Jul 8, 2016 8:24 PM in response to Niel

Thank you!
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