How to uninstall iOS 18 beta
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How to uninstall iOS 18 beta

If you are an iOS developer and have recently installed iOS 18 beta on your device, there may be instances where you need to uninstall it. Whether it’s because of bugs or other issues that are affecting your workflow, here is a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall the latest version of iOS.

How to uninstall iOS 18 beta

Before You Uninstall iOS 18 Beta

It is important to note that uninstalling iOS 18 beta will restore your device to the previous version of iOS. This means that all the changes and updates that you made during the beta period will be lost, including any apps or features that were added specifically for the beta. Additionally, if you have been testing your app on a physical device running iOS 18 beta, you will need to test it again on an actual device running the final version of iOS.

To Uninstall iOS 18 Beta

Option 1: Use iTunes

If you have a computer with iTunes installed, you can use it to uninstall iOS 18 beta from your device. Here’s how:

  1. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
  2. Open iTunes on the computer.
  3. Select your device from the list of devices in the left sidebar.
  4. Click on the “Summary” tab.
  5. Scroll down to the “Options” section and check the box next to “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi.”
  6. Click on the “Apply” button.
  7. Wait for iTunes to sync your device with the computer.
  8. Once the sync is complete, disconnect your device from the computer.
  9. Go to Settings > General > About > Update and tap on the “Check for Updates” button.
  10. Tap on the “Download and Install” button to download and install the latest version of iOS.

Option 2: Use Xcode

If you have Xcode installed, you can use it to uninstall iOS 18 beta from your device. Here’s how:

  1. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
  2. Open Xcode on the computer.
  3. Select your device from the list of devices in the left sidebar.
  4. Click on the “Summary” tab.
  5. Scroll down to the “Options” section and check the box next to “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi.”
  6. Click on the “Apply” button.
  7. Wait for Xcode to sync your device with the computer.
  8. Once the sync is complete, disconnect your device from the computer.
  9. Go to Settings > General > About > Update and tap on the “Check for Updates” button.
  10. Tap on the “Download and Install” button to download and install the latest version of iOS.

Option 3: Use iCloud Backup

If you have an iCloud backup of your device, you can use it to uninstall iOS 18 beta from your device. Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings > General > About > Update and tap on the “Check for Updates” button.
  2. Tap on the “Download and Install” button to download and install the latest version of iOS.
  3. Once the installation is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup and turn on iCloud backup.
  4. Wait for your device to back up to iCloud.
  5. Disconnect your device from Wi-Fi and cellular data.
  6. Go to Settings > General > About > Update and tap on the “Check for Updates” button.
  7. Tap on the “Download and Install” button to download and install the latest version of iOS.
  8. Once the installation is complete, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup and turn off iCloud backup.
  9. Wait for your device to restore from the iCloud backup.
  10. Once the restoration is complete, you can uninstall iOS 18 beta using one of the methods mentioned above.