Downgrading iPhone 15 pro max

have installed iOS 26.1 (23B5044l) on my iphone 15 pro max. i want to downgrade it to ios 18 series. is is possible?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 4, 2025 5:10 AM

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Jeff Donald

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Posted on Oct 4, 2025 5:46 AM

Sorry, but Apple does not permit devices to be downgraded. This has never been an option and I can’t foresee Apple changing their policy.

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Jeff Donald

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Oct 4, 2025 5:46 AM in response to imtiaz154

Sorry, but Apple does not permit devices to be downgraded. This has never been an option and I can’t foresee Apple changing their policy.

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