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Can I downgrade my iPad from iPadOS 18 to the previous version?

Ive done three times tellme how to get rid of the ios18 update i hate it

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iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 1, 2025 3:02 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Mar 2, 2025 9:01 AM

Rolling-back to an earlier version of iOS/iPadOS is not possible.

All System Updates are digitally signed by Apple - and can only be installed whilst the digital signatures remain valid. After release of a new iOS/iPadOS version, the immediately preceding version continues to be digitally signed by Apple - however, usually within a few days, Apple will revoke the digital certificate with which the earlier version is signed.

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