How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software
Members of the Apple Beta Software Program, Customer Seed Program, and Apple Developer Program can try iOS or iPadOS beta releases. If you installed a version of iOS beta and no longer want it, you can go back to the latest publicly released version of iOS or iPadOS.
Stop receiving iOS or iPadOS betas
Restore to the current iOS or iPadOS version
Update when an alert says a new iOS or iPadOS update is now available
Stop receiving iOS or iPadOS betas
For devices with iOS 16.4 or iPadOS 16.4 or later:
Go to Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Software Update.
Tap Beta Updates.
Tap Off.
For devices with iOS 16.3.1 or iPadOS 16.3 or earlier:
Go to Settings.
Tap General.
Tap VPN & Device Management.
Tap the iOS or iPadOS Beta Software Profile that appears.
Tap Remove Profile. If asked, enter your device passcode, then tap Remove. When you delete the profile, your device no longer receives public betas.
If you used a computer to install an iOS or iPadOS beta, you need to restore iOS or iPadOS to remove the beta version.
Restore to the current iOS or iPadOS version
To remove the iOS or iPadOS beta and install the current publicly released version of iOS or iPadOS, you need to erase and restore your device.
If you have an archived backup, after erasing and restoring your device, you can set your device up from that backup.
Backups created while using beta software might not be compatible with earlier versions of iOS or iPadOS. If you don't have an older backup that you made using the current version of iOS or iPadOS, you might not be able to restore your device with your most recent backup.
Make sure that your computer has the latest version of macOS or the latest version of Apple Devices.
Connect your device to your computer, then put your device in recovery mode with these steps:
On an iPad without a Home button: Press and quickly release the volume button closest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button until your iPad begins to restart. If you're not sure, learn which buttons you need to press to restart your iPad. Continue holding the top button until your iPad goes into recovery mode.
For iPhone 8 and later: Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
Click the Restore option when it appears. This erases your device and installs the current non-beta version of iOS or iPadOS. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then repeat step 2.
Wait for the restore to finish. If asked, sign in to your Apple Account, which disables Activation Lock. If the restore process won't finish, learn what to do.
After the restore finishes, you can set up your device from your archived backup, which must be from an earlier version of iOS or iPadOS.
If you back up a device that has iOS or iPadOS beta to iCloud or your computer, the backup won’t work with earlier versions of iOS or iPadOS. For example, if you go back to iOS 18.1 from iOS 18.2 beta, a backup you made while using iOS beta won't restore. Instead, restore from a backup that you made before you installed iOS or iPadOS beta.
Update when a new version of iOS or iPadOS is available
If your iPhone or iPad indicates a software update is available, the iOS or iPadOS beta version on your device has expired. You need to update:
Go to Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Software Update.
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