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can i downgrade from ios26 to ios 18

I want to downgrade to iOS 18

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Jul 8, 2025 5:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2025 5:42 AM

Since you had to be a registered developer to install iOS 26, surely you knew to make an Archive backup on your computer before you installed the beta right? If you didn't, yes, you can go back to iOS 18.5, but you're going to lose the data on your phone.

This link explains all your options towards the bottom to go back to iOS 18.5 --> To Beta or Not to Beta - That is the Ques… - Apple Community

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Since you had to be a registered developer to install iOS 26, surely you knew to make an Archive backup on your computer before you installed the beta right? If you didn't, yes, you can go back to iOS 18.5, but you're going to lose the data on your phone.

This link explains all your options towards the bottom to go back to iOS 18.5 --> To Beta or Not to Beta - That is the Ques… - Apple Community

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