How to revert iPhone update from iOS 26 to iOS 18 and enable AppleCare?

How do I go back to the 18 update cause my mom went to apple because she wanted to put AppleCare threft and loss and they updated it to the latest version please tell me how to fix it and put it back to the 18. Answer the question


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iPhone 15 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 12:17 PM

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Sep 23, 2025 12:58 PM in response to Carly082

Carly082 wrote:

How do I go back to the 18 update cause my mom went to apple because she wanted to put AppleCare threft and loss and they updated it to the latest version please tell me how to fix it and put it back to the 18. Answer the question

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Downgrading isn't supported by Apple.

What does the ios version have to do with Apple Care?

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How to revert iPhone update from iOS 26 to iOS 18 and enable AppleCare?

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