[2024] How to Delete Software Update iOS 17/18?

Software updates are very important for iPhone. Apple fixes previous UI bugs and glitches with every iOS update. Various other device performance updates will also be made to provide a better user experience for its customers.

However, many users who chose to update iOS 17/18 have asked the question, "How to delete software update iOS 17/18?". In fact, sometimes you do run into some pretty tricky troubles when you update your system. In this article, we will discuss how to remove iOS 17/18 update on iPhone. Read on!

Are you interested in the rumored iOS 18 features? This article is prepared for you!

Part 1: How to Delete Software Update iOS 17/18?

At the same time, some users have encountered a lot of mobile phone failures caused by deleting iOS updates, such as iPhone dead, iOS update not connected to Intenet, and so on. These situations are not uncommon.

Fortunately, we have an all-in-one solution that will allow you to easily repair any of the iOS issues that may be causing the problem and easily repair the device. This solution is iMyFone Fixppo - an iOS system recovery tool that specializes in repairing all system issues.

iOS 17/18 Supporrted iMyFone Fixppo

• Enjoy a 100% success rate for fixing the system-related issues without data loss.
• It can be used to fix a frozen iPhone in all of the different situations described above and many more.
• Also support to downgrade iOS if update fails to work well.
• It supports all iOS devices and all versions of the iOS software.
• Use the most advanced technology to ensure recovery is very fast.

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Part 2: How to Undo iOS 17/18/18 Update on iDevice?

In addition to wanting to delete software update iOS 17, many users also want to downgrade their iOS devices back to the original version. For this problem, we will share with you how to undo iOS updates using iTunes and third-party tools.

1 Undo iOS 17/18 Update on iDevice with User-friendly Tool (With Losing Data)

Since native tools like iTunes will erase existing data on iPhone during the downgrade process, in order to avoid these troubles, we recommend you to use iMyFone Fixppo system repair tool. This is a highly advanced and user-friendly tool that can solve various problems related to iOS devices. In addition to that, it can undo iOS updates without losing existing data on your phone.

A video & step-by-step guide on how to safely undo iOS 17/18 without losing data

Step 1: Download and install iMyFone Fixppo on your PC and select iOS Upgrade/Downgrade on the screen.

Step 2: Choose Downgrade iOS to downgrade your iOS system. Then connect your iPhone to the PC.

Step 3: Then download the firmware. And you can choose the version you want to downgrade and click the Download button.

Step 4: Click the Start Downgrade iOS button to start the downgrade procession.

When the downgrading iOS is finished, you should be able to get back to the earlier iOS version.

2 Undo an Update on iDevice with iTunes (with Risk)

If you don't mind losing data from your iPhone, you may always rely on iTunes Restore to stop iOS update. So, a simple restoration can repair the iOS 17/18 stuck on the Apple logo, DFU mode, or Recovery mode. Take the following steps:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and start iTunes.

Step 2: While the iPhone is in recovery mode or DFU mode, iTunes will identify it and display a pop-up window inviting you to update or restore the device.

Step 3: Select the restore option when attempting to downgrade the device because the iPhone's last backup will be restored.

Since there are times when it shows iPhone could not be restored an unknown error occurred the time you try to restore your iPhone via iTunes, it's suggested to make sure your iTunes works well and is updated to the latest version before trying.

Part 3: How to Avoid Automatic Update of iDevice System Again?

By default, the option to automatically download the latest iOS updates is enabled on iOS devices. If you want to prevent your iOS device from automatically downloading the latest software update, you must manually disable it as detailed below.

Step 1: On your iOS device, open the Settings app.

Step 2: In the Settings menu, find General and tap it.

Step 3: Click the Software Update option in the General tab.

Step 4 Go to the Automatic Updates window by clicking on it.

Step 5 Disable Download iOS Updates & Install iOS Updates by toggling to the left.