Hi,
ios26.1 here: I need to rollback my iphone se 3rd generation. I’m afraid I have no old backup to load, I only backup my apps’ data.
The only answer I can find on the internet is “you can’t rollback”.
Full wipe wouldn’t be a problem.
How do I roll back to ios18?
The answer you found is correct. You can't roll back.
Downgrading is not and has never been supported.
You cannot.
SaOaP wrote:
Thank you for replying. I guess I’ll wait and see if the new ios gets better with time. Atm my battery has become a countdown, even when the cellphone is idle : /
If your battery is depleting faster than you expect, it may not be because of iOS 26.1.
SaOaP wrote:
Thank you for replying. I guess I’ll wait and see if the new ios gets better with time. Atm my battery has become a countdown, even when the cellphone is idle : /
This is a common issue due to the hard work the phone has to do, indexing all files after an update. That can take up to 2 days.
Thank you for the link! It’s not even the Liquid Glass thing, though, which I hate but can get used to. I mean, it’s not like we’re given alternatives, right?
It’s a matter of functionality: for example, I can’t find a way to block a phone number without having to navigate in the settings while in ios18 I merely went to the number’s info and block it. Safari’s new interface looks like it uses more space up and it’s less intuitive.
And this battery drain is getting crazy, I’ll have to buy a new phone if it’s not fixed.
If the phone's itself and its functions still do the trick for you, consider a new battery.
Preferably Apple or at least Apple Approved.
Your phone will be anywhere from 8-9 months to 3.5yrs old, it will be an affordable way to prolong usability of your phone.
I recently put a new battery in a 13Pro that we use as a back up device in the family.
(Saves me 4x phone insurance, and they all know what happens if their current iPhone breaks.. it is not an immediate new one ;) )
Preferably Apple or at least Apple Approved.
A note to point out that Apple does not "approve" any 3rd party batteries. Only one type of battery is "approved" and that would be a genuine Apple battery available only from the Apple Store / Genius Bar or an authorized Apple service shop.
Users can find a list of authorized service shops in their area by using this link:
Give it a try yourself. You might find an authorized service shop closer and more convenient than the Apple Store if service is required.
Thank you for replying. I guess I’ll wait and see if the new ios gets better with time. Atm my battery has become a countdown, even when the cellphone is idle : /
there are ways to make a bit less glassy Hate iOS 26's Liquid Glass Design? Here's How to Tone It Down - MacRumors
That can take up to 2 days
Make that 4-5 days. It all depends on how much data is stored on the phone.
The more you know!
Thank you, this is my very first iPhone, I’m still learning things
How to rollback? Iphone se 3rd gen
