How to revert iPhone update from iOS 26.1 to a previous version?

9berry wrote:

do not tell me to accept this nonsense. How dare you.

To the question that you replied to about rolling back iOS, that is not an option and it never has been with any OS version. That is simply a fact.

So now that leaves you with what you want to do about it.

• Use the link to send feedback to Apple.
• If you are having a specific problem with the update you would like to address, then create a new post with as much details as possible.
• If you have not updated to iOS 26.2, now is the time. The posts here are all under the 26.1 title which is no longer a version that would be troubleshooted There have been changes made that may have resolved the problem along with a number of security improvements that should not be ignored.
• And of course if you are just not happy with your iPhone, no one would tell you that you must have it. You should always purchase a device that best meets your needs. Be aware that Android 16 was recently released that includes the same Transparency and Blur found in Liquid Glass so if that is what you do not like you should be aware that the Android phones are already using it or will be coming soon. There are some phones that have stuck with the flat UI and Jitterbug is one that I know of, but it does not have many features. It just may take a little research.

Onesourapple wrote:

The recent update has been a tragic mistake! I do NOT like having my text message open over background messages like a glass bottom boat. Most of my apps do not open which I used on a regular basis and instead I get a blank black screen. The camera icon looks like a bubble not a lens. This is a downgrade to poor functioning and unpleasant aesthetic’s. When you create the next upgrade I will be very very hesitant to accept it moving forward.

No one participating in this user-to-user forum will be creating any iOS upgrades. You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

I think that, if you are change-averse, you should always wait a while after a major release so that you can read what people are saying about it.

Meanwhile, perhaps look at this:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250010041

According to Apple:

After a software update is installed for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, it cannot be downgraded to the previous version.

What you can do about this:

Open Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Display & Text Size, then toggle Reduce Transparency = on.

Also in Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Motion, then toggle Reduce Motion = on.

Also in Settings ➢ Display & Brightness ➢ Liquid Glass ➢ Tinted.

In addition, you can provide ⇢ Product Feedback.

If enough requests are made, your feedback might help with future development, like a toggle in the settings.

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

There is no rolling back of iOS.

Change is difficult to adapt to because it disrupts our comfort zones, introduces uncertainty and fear of the unknown, challenges our sense of identity, and involves letting go of the familiar. However, it's important to recognize that change is an inevitable part of life, and learning to adapt and embrace it is crucial for personal growth and development. With time, patience, and a willingness to explore new possibilities, we can navigate the difficulties of change and find ways to thrive in new circumstances.

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

25Rosebud wrote:

The new version of IOS has completely screwed up my email system and I can also no longer send items to my printer. I need the old IOS before this last update so everything will work again.

As you now know from reading the answer to this OP's question reverting is not going to happen. I would recommend to create your own post with the details about the issue you are experiencing to find the solution to your problem. Millions of users are using iOS 26 without any problems with their email and printing, so the question that needs to be answered is what is unique about your set up and how can it be fixed.

No one here works for Apple. You may express your opinion to Apple by submitting feedback. You will have to learn to use iOS 26 as you cannot revert back. The loss of your daughter’s photos is on you alone if you don’t have a backup strategy. Sorry.

Feedback - iPhone - Apple

I do agree i dont like the new IOS 26.1 i dont like the way displays things, i like better he old way, i would like to go back o the way we displayed things before, we should have a way to keep the release wih the old displays

1HORSEPOWER wrote:

I do agree i dont like the new IOS 26.1 i dont like the way displays things, i like better he old way, i would like to go back o the way we displayed things before, we should have a way to keep the release wih the old displays

Of course we all know that would double the size of every update as those resources would be needed for each UI version. Users already think the OS consumes too much storage so I am sure that would send them through the roof. Alternatively every update would have to have a 26.1(a) and 26.1(b) version which seems like a very complex and confusing solution, and a bug reporting nightmare if there was a bug in one version and not the other.

On a side note iOS 26.2 has been released today and there are additional options for toning down the Liquid Glass UI, with those options available on the Lock Screen with a long press.

SravanKrA wrote

Change is difficult to adapt to because it disrupts our comfort zones, introduces uncertainty and fear of the unknown, challenges our sense of identity, and involves letting go of the familiar. However, it's important to recognize that change is an inevitable part of life, and learning to adapt and embrace it is crucial for personal growth and development. With time, patience, and a willingness to explore new possibilities, we can navigate the difficulties of change and find ways to thrive in new circumstances.

sorry, you can't be serious with your philosophical explanation.

I buy a product because i like it. I paid for it.

It can't be real that someone, even if it's the producer, comes to me, swaps my product (or what I liked about), and tells me "I have to like THIS one now, no discussion."

Hate the new update. Looks weird and my phone was glitching out the whole next day till a friend showed me how to reboot. I lost the photos from my daughter’s birthday and I don’t like the way the camera took away my options.

The recent update has been a tragic mistake! I do NOT like having my text message open over background messages like a glass bottom boat. Most of my apps do not open which I used on a regular basis and instead I get a blank black screen. The camera icon looks like a bubble not a lens. This is a downgrade to poor functioning and unpleasant aesthetic’s. When you create the next upgrade I will be very very hesitant to accept it moving forward.

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Onesourapple wrote:

I don’t have trust in this company!

Nobody is forcing you to have an iPhone. There are many options available to you and some cell providers are even running promotions where the will give you a phone. Be aware that Android 16 was recently released and includes the same style of Transparency and Blur effects, so you may need to do your research.

TerryWise wrote:

I get the need to fix bugs and improve security we are all great for that but the new look to apps is awful you keep trying to reinvent a wheel and it’s not welcome

If you are attempting to address Apple, you will have to use the Feedback link that has already been provided. Apple will not read your post here.

I am all fine for change. This is beyond just being less intuitive, more problems and, taking many more steps to do one action. It is also removed many passwords from my keychain and from apps. It is the most absurd yet so , frustrating.

Randaci wrote:

I appreciate the philosophy about change, but we have been on board for so many good yet disruptive updates. This one is very bad. They downgraded an excellent UI with this update.

I'm not sure who the "we" is that you are speaking for. Certainly not for me. I really like Liquid Glass. It took me a little while to get used to but change can take a little while to adjust to.

You should tell Apple what you think:

Product Feedback - Apple

Meanwhile, see if anything here helps:

Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community