Is it possible to downgrade iOS version?

There's only a limited time window for you to downgrade iOS as Apple needs to 'sign' the old version of iOS before you downgrade. And Apple usually stops signing the older iOS version within a few days of the new iOS release. For instance, Apple stopped signing for the iOS 13 version after the release of iOS 14.
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Can I downgrade my iOS from 15 to 14?

To downgrade from iOS 15 to 14, you first need to download the right version for your model of iPhone. Navigate to the iPhone Software site to get authorization to implement the downloaded iPhone Software (IPSW) file. Apple typically offers authorization for up to a week after a new iOS version release.
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Can you revert back to iOS 14?

Downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14 without iTunes

Look for the "Find My" option and select "Find My iPhone. Enter the Apple ID and password when asked and turn off the Find My iPhone feature. You can download the right restore image for the older that you are willing to downgrade to and for your phone model.
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How do I install an older version of iOS?

Downgrade iOS: Where to find old iOS versions
  1. Select your device. ...
  2. Select the version of iOS you wish to download. ...
  3. Click the Download button. ...
  4. Hold down Shift (PC) or Option (Mac) and click the Restore button.
  5. Find the IPSW file that you downloaded earlier, select it and click Open.
  6. Click Restore.
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How do I uninstall iOS 16 from my iPhone?

To remove the beta and get the official release of iOS 16 when it's available:
  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Select General.
  3. Tap Profiles & Device Management (or VPN & Device Management).
  4. Select iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 Beta Software Profile, and press Remove Profile.
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How To Downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15 (Step By Step)



How do I roll back iOS update?

Read Before You Downgrade iOS. To reinstall an iOS update, you'll need to download the previous software version on your computer, restore your iPhone to factory settings, load the downloaded software on your iPhone, then restore your data from a previous backup.
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How to downgrade iOS 15 to 14 2022?

Hold Shift key in Windows or the Alt/Option key in Mac and select the Check for Update option. In the dialog box, select the iOS 14 IPSW file. Click Update when prompted to update iPhone/ iPad to iOS 14. Your device is now downgraded from iOS 15 to iOS 14.
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How do I go back to iOS 14.5 from iOS 15?

How to Downgrade from iOS 15 or iPadOS 15
  1. Launch Finder on your Mac.
  2. Connect your ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌ to your Mac using a Lightning cable.
  3. Put your device into recovery mode. ...
  4. A dialog will pop up asking if you want to restore your device. ...
  5. Wait while the restore process completes.
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How to downgrade iOS 15 to iOS 14 unsigned?

Step 1: Download AnyFix on your computer. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to a computer and launch AnyFix. Select the Upgrade/Downgrade option from the Welcome screen. Choose the 1 click to downgrade iOS/iPadOS and click on the Start Now button.
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How to downgrade iOS version 16 to 15?

Downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15 The Easy Way
  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll down and tap VPN & Device Management.
  4. Under Configuration Profile, tap iOS 16 Beta Software Profile.
  5. Tap the Remove Profile button.
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How do I revert to iOS 15 on my iPhone?

If you fail to backup, you could have permanent data loss and lose everything on your device.
  1. Open Finder on the Mac, or iTunes on a Windows PC, and select your iPhone from the sidebar menu.
  2. Go to the “Summary” section, then hold the OPTION key on a Mac, or SHIFT key on a PC, and click on the “Restore” button.
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How do I uninstall iOS 15 software Update?

Step 1: On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings and tap General. Step 2: Select iPhone Storage or iPad Storage, depending on your device. Step 3: Locate and tap the downloaded iOS software update. Step 4: Select Delete Update and confirm you do want to delete it.
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How do I downgrade from iOS 15.5 to iOS 15.4 1?

Press the SHIFT key (Windows) or the OPTION key (Mac) and then click on the "Restore iPhone" button. Now, select and open the IPSW file for iOS 15.5/15.4. 1 for your specific device, then iTunes or Finder will request to install it, simply click on "Update" to begin the restore process of bringing iOS 15.5/15.4.
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How do I uninstall iOS update?

Remove and download the update again

Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage. Find the update in the list of apps. Tap the update, then tap Delete Update.
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How to downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 14?

Connect iOS device to computer via USB cable > Choose 1 click to downgrade iOS/iPadOS > Tap on Start Now button. Step 3. Next, select an older firmware version to Download > Tap on the Downgrade button to continue.
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Can you download iOS 14 instead of 15?

In mid-2021, Apple announced that for the first time all users will be able to choose to continue using iOS 14, which will continue to get security updates, after the release of iOS 15: iOS now offers a choice between two software update versions in the Settings app.
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Can you go back from iOS 16 beta?

Alternatively, you can head to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > iOS 16 Beta Profile > Remove Profile. But keep in mind that won't downgrade you to iOS 15. You'll have to wait until the public release in the fall to get off the iOS 16 beta.
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How do I go back to iOS 15.7 from iOS 16?

Way 1. Downgrade from iOS 16 with iTunes
  1. On the site, go to the iPhone section and select your iPhone model. ...
  2. Now, open iTunes on the computer and hold the “Shift” key on the keyboard. ...
  3. Open the file and you will see “iTunes will erase and restore iPhone to iOS 15.7 and will verify the restore with Apple” on the screen.
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Does iOS 15.6 drain battery?

Yes, After updating 15.6. 1, started a battery drain issue in my iPhone 12 device. I have had inconsistent behavior with the past two iOS updates. For this latest one, my phone would die twice in one day.
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How do I uninstall iOS 15.5 update?

Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage. Find the update in the list of apps. Tap the update, then tap Delete Update.
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Can iOS 15 be removed from iPhone?

The simplest way to go back to a stable version is to delete the iOS 15 beta profile and wait until the next update shows up: Go to “Settings” > “General” Select “Profiles and & Device Management” Select “Remove Profile” and restart your iPhone.
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How do I get rid of iOS 15.5 update?

If your iOS update is in progress and you want to stop it, here's what to do:
  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap iPhone Storage.
  4. Find the iOS update file and tap it.
  5. Tap Delete Update.
  6. In the confirmation pop-up, tap Delete Update again.
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How do I uninstall iOS beta 16?

Go to Settings > General, and tap VPN & Device Management. Tap the iOS Beta Software Profile. Tap Remove Profile, then restart your device.
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How stable is iOS 16?

Although ‌iOS 16‌ does not appear to have any crippling bugs, users who prioritize stability may prefer to stay using iOS 15 until a few more versions of ‌iOS 16‌ have been released, giving the OS time to mature.
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