How do I reverse an iOS update on my iPad?

How do I rollback an iOS update?

Click “iPhone” beneath the “Devices” heading in the left sidebar of iTunes. Press and hold the “Shift” key, then click the “Restore” button in the bottom right of the window to choose which iOS file you want to restore with.

Can I go back to an older version of iOS?

Going back to an older version of iOS or iPadOS is possible, but it’s not easy or recommended. You can roll back to iOS 14.4, but you probably shouldn’t. Whenever Apple releases a new software update for the iPhone and iPad, you have to decide how soon you should update.

How do I restore from iOS 13 to iOS 14?

Steps on How to downgrade from iOS 14 to iOS 13

  1. Connect the iPhone to the computer.
  2. Open iTunes for Windows and Finder for Mac.
  3. Click on the iPhone icon.
  4. Now select the Restore iPhone option and simultaneously keep the left option key on Mac or the left shift key on Windows pressed.

How do I uninstall the iOS 14 update?

How to remove software update download from iPhone

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap iPhone/iPad Storage.
  4. Under this section, scroll and locate the iOS version and tap it.
  5. Tap Delete Update.
  6. Tap Delete Update again to confirm the process.

How do I install an older version of iOS on my iPad?

To start, connect your iOS device to your computer, then follow these steps:

  1. Open up iTunes.
  2. Head to the “Device” menu.
  3. Select the “Summary” tab.
  4. Hold the Option key (Mac) or left Shift key (Windows).
  5. Click on “Restore iPhone” (or “iPad” or “iPod”).
  6. Open the IPSW file.
  7. Confirm by clicking the “Restore” button.

Does factory reset change iOS version?

1 Answer. Erasing All Contents and Settings (what most people call “factory reset”) does not change/remove your operating system. Whatever OS you had installed prior to the reset will remain after your iPhone reboots.

How do I downgrade my iPad from iOS 14 to 13?

Below are the steps to downgrade iOS 14 to 13.

  1. You need to launch Finder on Mac or launch iTunes if you have a Windows PC.
  2. Select the Restore option on your Finder Popup.
  3. Select the Restore or Update option in order to confirm.
  4. Select the Next on your iOS 13 updater, the Software Updater.

How do I revert back to iOS 14 from 15?

When you put an Apple device into Recovery Mode, you’ll see a prompt on your computer letting you know a device in recovery mode has been detected. It will ask if you want to Restore or Update your device: Select Restore. Your computer will download and install the latest official version of iOS 14 on your device.

Will downgrading iOS delete everything?

A couple of things worth noting before you try to downgrade. First up, downgrading iOS will require you to completely wipe your phone – all your contacts, photos, apps and everything else will be deleted. It’s not like the upgrade process where all your data remains intact.

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