How to downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18?

Hi everyone,


Is there any way to downgrade to iOS 18?


If anyone knows a solution


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Original Title: IOS 26 is dissapointing

iPhone 14

Posted on Sep 27, 2025 11:43 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2025 1:45 AM

there is no solution, the ios 18 is no longer signed, an ios device can only have a signed version installed


best you can do is to sell your phone and purchase a second hand one which has not yet been updated

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