Apple developers have been working hard to release the iOS 17 beta updates on time and beta testers cannot wait to install it on their iPhones and test the latest features. Testing the beta updates will give you a glimpse of what iOS 17 will be all about when the final version arrives.
However, installing a beta update can bring more risks than perks. If the update is buggy, you may want to remove iOS 17 beta update and revert back to the previous firmware.
Are you one of the iPhone users who decided to opt for the iOS 17 beta update but now want to remove it from your iPhone? If yes, then this guide will be helpful. In this guide, you will get to know how to remove iOS 17 beta on iPhone.
Steps to remove iOS 17 beta on iPhone and return to iOS 16
To remove iOS 17 beta and reinstall iOS 16 on your iPhone after you’ve been running the iOS 17 beta you will have to restore your iPhone to factory settings. For doing that, you will have to use the Finder on a Mac.
- Plug your iPhone into the Mac
- You’ll have to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode
- For doing that, you should press the up volume + down volume buttons in quick succession
- After that, press the side button but keep pressing it until you see the image of a cable and laptop
- Once your iPhone enters the Recovery mode, click on Restore
- Wait while your device is wiped
- This will install the latest public release of iOS
How to stop receiving the iOS beta updates?
To stop receiving the iOS beta updates, you don’t necessarily have to leave the program. You can just turn off Beta Updates so that you stop receiving them on your device.
- Open Settings and then tap on “General”
- After that, tap on “Software Update”
- Then, tap on “Beta Update”
- Lastly, tap on “Off” before pressing “Back”
Now, you will only be receiving software updates when Apple pushes an update to the general public (around once every 6 weeks). You can still see that it’s a beta update but your iPhone will not volunteer to download them unless you switch Beta Updates back on.
Cc: Apple support
