Does installing iOS 18 beta clears all my current data?

Does installing iOS 18 beta clears all data I have currently? And if I decide to roll back to stable iOS 18 does it clear data too?




[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 4:43 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 4:48 AM

No, it doesn't clear all data. But if you roll back and you didn't do as recommended and backup your iPhone before downloading the beta version and you want to go back, you will lose your data.


More importantly, if you choose to download beta software, you will do as Apple recommends and install it on a spare, not your primary iPhone, right? Installing the beta on your only iPhone is NOT recommended. There will be issues with the software. Some apps likely won't work properly with it as they won't have been updated to work with the software. Think carefully, before you leap. Is it worth the hassle when it's simply safer to wait until the official public release in a few weeks.

Similar questions

8 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 5, 2024 4:48 AM in response to lobsterghost1

No, it doesn't clear all data. But if you roll back and you didn't do as recommended and backup your iPhone before downloading the beta version and you want to go back, you will lose your data.


More importantly, if you choose to download beta software, you will do as Apple recommends and install it on a spare, not your primary iPhone, right? Installing the beta on your only iPhone is NOT recommended. There will be issues with the software. Some apps likely won't work properly with it as they won't have been updated to work with the software. Think carefully, before you leap. Is it worth the hassle when it's simply safer to wait until the official public release in a few weeks.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Does installing iOS 18 beta clears all my current data?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.