Can I downgrade my iPhone from iOS 18 to the previous version?

And sometimes iOS updates just ***. A lot of people don’t like this one. It’s not about fearing change. This update isn’t an improvement for everyone, especially on older devices. Really unhelpful to say “get over it, or never try any new updates again.” Apple should make the old styles an option in their settings.

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The calendar and photo settings are horrible. If I zoom in in 1 photo, the next photo comes in the background on top of the current photo…!

Also, calendar doesn’t get updated quickly. I know I have an appt on 3rd Oct but unless I click on the date, the blue text doesn’t show!

it’s a shame, that this new iOS update is a step back.

The settings looks compact, even with the use of 135% text.

The called number IDs have become too large and I see the entire name saved!

All my AirPod settings have vanished!

with all these updates, I can’t figure out the basic ones also!

I agree. Hate it! Hate it! Hate it! Worst update ever! Changing the background settings is bad.

I usually have it on dark background with white text. Easier for me to read. But now it changes my app colors dark making “them” harder to see. (plus they distract from the wallpaper photo).

If I change it to light background, it’s blinding and changing brightness doesn’t help see any better.

If I do “smart invert”, it changes videos, photo ID and emojis to where it looks like a negative. (not regular photo though) weird.

I’m trying the Per-App option but it’s not really helping on everything needed.

As far as photo library, I have mine neatly arranged in albums. Granted, the albums are still there, as is the “recent” photo category, but the format is a step back for sure.

The password app is a waste of space in my opinion.

I think there should be an option to revert to previous IOS version if desired.

i agree. It’s a horrible update and it’s nothing to do with not wanting change. I like change when it’s an improvement snd this is convoluted. The new password “app “ and the changes in photos are not a step forward. I hope for another update to fix it. In my opinion, it wasn’t thought through.

It’s not a matter of not liking change. It’s a matter of how you use the camera roll. I had photos all organized, as well as a couple thousand transferred from my pc in albums and now they are all together in one big library. All my organization is gone, as well as my ability to tell which photos I’ve already transferred to my pc. I’ve had no problems with other updates. I usually like getting new features but I hate losing functionality.

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS UPDATE!! It’s enough to make me consider going back to android!! I can’t find my photos albums or photos, hate my apps on a black background, etc Who thought shrinking the photos to search and select or changing the albums was a good idea? It’s like someone found something unnecessary to work on to keep their job!! Allowing No more **** updates!!

It's really bad on my phone. I'm actually overseas now and it doesn't now interact with apps I need to live here. In like 30 years I never thought to leave but seriously considering an Android. I just got the new darn phone this year though. But might be worth it. This is terrible for anyone who is prone to seizures or has any medical issues, the way they changed the background and photos app. It's hard to even look at.

Yeah like I’m crying now trying to figure out the photos stuff cuz I loved it the way it was and my adhd autistic brain isn’t liking this. Do you know how to take music off of the slideshow thing? I did the slideshow a week ago and I really liked what I made using the magazine one and on a loop, but they’ve got rid of those and I’m freaking out. They shouldn’t change something that’s gonna change everybody’s photos because surely other people have made albums with the curtain style they like in the editing part of it. You know what would be really good if they could create having loops on videos like the only way to get a loop is to create a slideshow, but now I can’t do that because there’s annoying music in the background and I can’t hear the video.

I’ve seriously been in tears over this upgrade. I can’t edit ANY photos and save them, and when I try to permanently delete anything it all just comes back! I’m out of storage because of this. Why do I have to pay to NOT be able to even use my phone anymore???? Battery drains in under an hour now too. Is Apple not fixing this????!!!

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Photo library is beyond annoying with this update. Sure hope Apple pays attention to these complaints and does something about it sooner than later. And please stop with all the auto suggestions in the photos... I don't need your suggestions anywhere because I can actually think for myself. I go to search for something that I am specifically searching for and Apple is too busy making suggestions of what I should do and taking up screen space. Why can't tech people ever just leave well enough alone.....

Hum! this is software dude, anyone can dislike a new software version or app interface, it is not a matter of accepting any change so nobody "categorize" the other as a "resistant to change". Suggesting to read a book to understand "how to accept the change" just for a new software version seems too much. The question was "how to downgrade iOS 18 rather than "how can I accept the change" jeje.

sowmik wrote:

this 18 update really looking messed up. so inconvenient. is there any way to get back to the previous version. i miss my old version

Nope, downgrading isn't supported by Apple.

I was talking to multiple family members this morning, all of whom use Apple IPhones and the photo applications daily. We are all so upset by the changes in this latest version and would ask to go back to the last if we could. What was easy and comfortable to navigate for each of us with different ages and styles of use is now a royal pain. Some popular functions that were one touch or two touches now require extra steps in a way that is more like google website- many don’t like. I’d like option to go back.

Some people just don't like change and there was a famous book about it by Dr Spencer Johnson called "Who Moved My Cheese". For those that don't like changes, I recommend to turn off Automatic Updates and don't install any new version that comes along. There have not been any widespread problems reported with iOS 18 although of course it is going to look different as there have been many features added. Most appreciate having new features on a device and not having to pay for them with the software update. Once you update, you cannot go back, so it is best not to update in the first place if you do not want these new features.

semenor wrote:

Hum! this is software dude, anyone can dislike a new software version or app interface, it is not a matter of accepting any change so nobody "categorize" the other as a "resistant to change". Suggesting to read a book to understand "how to accept the change" just for a new software version seems too much. The question was "how to downgrade iOS 18 rather than "how can I accept the change" jeje.

Review the posts here and the answer has been given already, you cannot downgrade iOS. It has never been an option, so that leaves you with these options:

• Send feedback to Apple
• Accept the changes

Of course, some have said they would prefer a different device platform and that is their choice too. Didn't think it was necessary to include that as that is an obvious choice and one that many throw out there when they don't like the changes. Heard the same thing when Apple removed the CD Drive, then DVD drive and also when they didn't include Flash support on the iPhone.

If you have a specific question such as "How do I change from the dark app icons", then a solution can be given like enter "jiggle" mode and choose the "Light" icon stye, but with "this 18 update really looking messed up. so inconvenient", there is not much that can be provided.