How to Roll Back from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 Without Losing Data

If you’ve excitedlyinstallediOS 18 developer betaon your iPhone to try out all the new features, but now want to switch back to iOS 17, you’ve landed at the right place. Just like any new software update that’s in beta testing, iOS 18 may have some annoying bugs and stability issues. If you’re facing battery drain or other usability problems, we are here to help. In this article, we’ll tell you how to downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 on your iPhone without losing any data. Let’s begin!

Things to Remember

Note:It is not possible to restore data from a backup created on a beta release. Therefore, it is recommended that you manually backup the data on iCloud or other cloud services to restore it once you downgrade to iOS 17.

Before you roll back from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17, make sure to make a note of the following:

How to Downgrade from iOS 18 to iOS 17

You can downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 using recovery mode on your iPhone. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode

Step 2: Restore iPhone to iOS 17 from iOS 18 Beta

And that’s it. You’ve successfully rolled back your iPhone from iOS 18 Developer Beta to iOS 17. Now, you canrestore your iPhone backupmanually to get all your photos, videos, contacts, and other important stuff.

While setting up the device, choose Restore from Mac or PC option to manually transfer your data.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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