After launching the iPhone 17 series, Apple also released the iOS 26 OTA update on September 15. Millions of users have installed it as it contains many new features and changes. However, some people have problems like this update to end the battery quickly and delay the phone. If you also do not like iOS 26, you can go back to iOS 18. To downgrade iOS 26 to iOS 18, step-by-step checklist, step 1- Backup iCloud, Mac (Finder) or Windows (iTunes). It will be safe to hold more than one backup. Step 2- Find my iPhone settings → Your name → Find me → Find my iPhone → Close Sign out Apple ID. Step 3- Download the iOS 18.6.2 IPSW file, get the right file for your iPhone model from the official website or iTunes of Apple. Step 4- connect the iPhone to the computer. Open iTunes on Finder or Windows on Mac. See if your device is identified. Step 5- Pour the iPhone into DFU mode. Increase the volume → remove the volume and exit. Press the side button until the screen turns black. Now press the Side + Volume button for 5 seconds. Leave the side button, but keep the volume reduced until the computer is identified. Step 6- Start the Recovery Mac → Recovery Option + iPhone → Select IPSW file. Windows → Shift + Reset → Select IPSW file. Keep the iPhone connected until the installation is complete. Step 7 Set iPhone Setup the iPhone as a new device when the installation is complete. Or restore the backup already taken. What will happen to your data? Downgraded will remove all the data from your phone. Therefore, it is very important to have backup. After downgrade, you can set up iPhone as a new device or reset backup. Share this story -tags
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