How to Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 Without Data Loss? - Video Tutorial!

Category: iPhone Issues

June 17, 2024 3 mins read

If you are a big fan of Apple products, you must be willing to download the iOS beta version (like the iOS 18 beta) in advance to be the first to try out all the new features.

However, since the beta version is still being optimized, your device may crash, stuck in boot loop, black screen and other issues.

In this case, you may want to learn how to downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17. We've prepared 4 methods that allow you to successfully downgrade and roll back to the stable iOS!

Can you downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17?

The good news is YES, you can downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 since iOS 18 beta is still in its early stage and Apple has not yet closed its signning to iOS 17.5.1.

With this signed version, you can downgrade to it by any means, which will be discussed about later. And here're 2 points to consider before you want to downgrade the system:

Note

• Since Apple would stop signing older version of iOS a few days after a new version is released, you can only downgrade to the latest version of iOS, which is iOS 17.5.1 currently.
• Downgrading will result in erasing all the data and settings from your iPhone, so make sure to back up your iPhone before performing the downgrade.

To downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17, you need to prepare the following things:

If everything is ready, here're 4 methods to let you downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 both with or without a computer. Let's get started to find the method that works for you.

This video has introduced how to downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17.

1 Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 with iOS Downgrade Tool

If you want to downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 easily with 1 click, this iOS downgrade tool - iMyFone Fixppo is the one you can't miss.

Without jailbreaking your iPhone, Fixppo makes it possible to downgrade to older iOS in 10 minutes, without using iTunes as well.

Being compatible with all iPhone models to downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17, all iPhone users including beginners and pros can use it to go back to the stable iOS version.

iMyFone Fixppo Key Features:

• 3 easy steps to complete the process of downgrading iOS 18 beta to iOS 17.
• Don't have to manually download the IPSW files, 1-click revert to the previous iOS.
• 99.99% success rate, easy-to-use for anyone to downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17.
• When performing a secuire downgrade, it can also fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo, iPhone frozen, and more.

Detailed steps on how to downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 with Fixppo.

Step 1: Download and launch Fixppo, then choose the iOS Upgrade/Downgrade from the interface.

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Step 2: Click the iOS Downgrade to downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17.

Step 3: Fixppo will detect your iPhone system and show you the available iOS firmware version to download and downgrade. Click the Download button to get the iOS firmware for downgrading.

Step 4: When the firmware is downloaded, click the Start Downgrade iOS button for Fixppo to begin downgrading your current iOS version to older iOS.

In a few minutes, the downgrading process will be complete. Your iPhone will be rebooted automatically and you can see that your iPhone is now reverted to the iOS 17.5.1 from iOS 18 beta. Enjoy your previous stable iOS system!

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2 Download IPSW File to Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17

To downgrade iOS 18 beta and go back to the older version of iOS, you can also download the IPSW file then use it to restore iOS system via iTunes. And as said, the currently available IPSW file is the iOS 17.5.1.

Now, let's see how to downgrade iOS version thorough the IPSW file and use it on iTunes.

Step 1: Go to the official website of IPSW.

Step 2: Put iPhone in recovery mode.

You should put your iPhone into recovery mode before using iTunes. Here're the steps for different iPhone models.

Step 3: Downgrade the iOS software with iTunes.

Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes. Once connected, iTunes will recognize your iPhone in recovery mode. To install the IPSW file on your iPhone, please follow here:

When the process is finish, you can download to older iOS like the iOS 17.5.1. You can restore your data if you've backed up before. If not, you may have to set the device as new.

3 Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 on iPhone with BetaProfiles

How to downgrade iOS on iPhone with computer? As asked by many users here comes the last method you can try in cased you don't have a computer but still want to downgrade the iOS program.

This method only works when the iPhone is running iOS 16.4 or higher verion. Let's see how to downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOs 17 on iPhone without using a computer.

Step 1: Open Safari on your iPhone and go to the official website of BetaProfiles. Find the iOS 17.5.1 profile and download it to your iPhone.

Step 2: Go to Settings on your device. Click the Profile Downloaded option and install the iOS 17.5.1 profile.

Step 3: Go to Settings > General> Software Update.

Step 4: When you see the option to download and install the profile, click on it and you can revert to iOS 17 from iOS 18 beta without needing a computer.

4 Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 by Settings

To downgrade to iOS 17 from iOS 18 beta, you can make it via iPhone's Settings. By removing the beta profile from your iPhone, you can then search for the current signed iOS version to download.

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.

Step 2: Find the iOS 18 beta profile and tap Remove Profile.

Step 3: Proceed by following the instructions then restart your iPhone.

Step 4: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Click to download and install the iOS 17.5.1.

01 Is it possible to downgrade iOS 18 beta?

Yes, it is possible to downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17, and it should be the signed version of Apple.

02 Is it legal to downgrade iOS 18 beta?

YES, it is legal to downgrade iOS, especially for those who are trying the iOS 18 developer beta that comes with certain amount of bugs.

03 How to get rid of iOS 18 beta?

You can downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 by downloading the IPSW file and restore your iPhone with iTunes; Or, you can try third-party iOS downgrade software - Fixppo to revert to iOS 17; Or, you can get your iPhone downgraded via the BetaProfiles.

04 Can I downgrade iOS 18 beta through OTA?

Normally speaking, it's not allowed to downgrade iOS via OTA method. But you can use iTunes, Finder or iMyFone Fixppo to complete the downgrade process.

05 Is iOS 18 beta safe?

iOS 18 beta is in its early stage and it has lots of bugs that need fixing. It's better to wait until the stable version to be released in September.

With 4 methods here, you should learn better about how to downgrade iOS 18 beta to iOS 17.

Comparatively speaking, iMyFone Fixppo- iOS Downgrade Software is the easiest method that can downgrade from iOS 18 beta to iOS 17 with 1 click. Besides, when face with system-related problems, Fixppo can help to fix without losing any data. Free download and try it now!

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