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I downloaded a fake iOS 14 before the real one came out and it messed up my phone and my question is how do I delete the fake update so I can get the real one?

My question is how do I take a fake iOS 14 update of my phone to get the real one?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 4, 2020 6:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2020 7:27 AM

If you downloaded an illegal version of the beta, you should erase your device entirely by restoring it as new in iTunes. Illegally distributed beta versions may well be hacked to include malicious software, so a complete erase then set up as new is the only way to be sure you get back to a clean, public release from Apple.

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Nov 4, 2020 7:27 AM in response to kamauri288

If you downloaded an illegal version of the beta, you should erase your device entirely by restoring it as new in iTunes. Illegally distributed beta versions may well be hacked to include malicious software, so a complete erase then set up as new is the only way to be sure you get back to a clean, public release from Apple.

I downloaded a fake iOS 14 before the real one came out and it messed up my phone and my question is how do I delete the fake update so I can get the real one?

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