How can I downgrade from iOS 26 back to iOS 18?

⚠️ Make sure you perform a backup of your device first!

It is possible to downgrade back to iOS 18 for a limited time when Apple releases an update for it.

There are step-by-step guides on the web that explain how to do this.

Brief downgrade summary

  1. Download the iOS 18 IPSW recovery file for your iPhone model
  2. Plug in your iPhone to your Mac or PC, and open Finder or iTunes
  3. Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode
  4. Restore the recovery file via Finder or iTunes

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