Struggling with iOS 26? Here’s how to downgrade to iOS 18.6.2 for a smoother iPhone

Apple users facing bugs or slow speed on iOS 26 can switch back to iOS 18.6.2 for better performance. The downgrade process is possible but requires backups, downloading the correct IPSW file, and ...

Apple Has Made It Impossible to Downgrade From iOS 26

If you installed iOS 26 on your iPhone, it is now officially impossible to downgrade. Apple has stopped "signing" iOS 18.6.2, which means you cannot install iOS 18 on your iPhone. If you're currently ...

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.6.2, iOS 26 Downgrades Now Impossible

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, which means that if you've upgraded to iOS 26, you're no longer able to downgrade to a version of ...
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iOS 26 Issues? Apple No Longer Lets You Downgrade To iOS 18

Once Apple releases a major software update, it usually lets users downgrade to the previous version for a few weeks. However, it seems the company is really pushing the iOS 26 update, as this is the ...
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Guide: How to Remove iOS 26 From My iPhone to a Stable Version? [Free]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tired of iOS 26 on your iPhone, which makes your iPhone laggy or overheat? You may want to return to a stable ...
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Make Sure You Really Want iOS 26. There's No Going Back to iOS 18

As it usually does after a new iOS release, Apple has stopped validating its older mobile OS. So, if you upgraded to iOS 26, you better get comforable with Liquid Glass.

How to uninstall iOS 26 (updated)

According to a MacRumors forum post, users who want to downgrade back to iOS 18 will first need to make sure they have a full device backup from the previous iOS, not a backup from iOS 26 — and come ...