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!

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.

Sakasinstincts wrote:

There are a lot of ppl asking this question. The only answer I have seen is reset to factory default and start over. Which is a horrible answer

It's an especially horrible answer as it will take quite a bit of time and it will also not downgrade your iOS version.

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.

Wish they would roll back the watch too the battery life is only two hours

It’s also a wrong answer. That will not roll back the iOS version. Nothing will.

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.

Ishis wrote:

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!

Tell Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

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.

There are a lot of ppl asking this question. The only answer I have seen is reset to factory default and start over. Which is a horrible answer