How do I remove iOS? Ver 26.1 (23B5044l) beta

You should not be running beta versions at all unless you are prepared to handle the issues that come with them as its pre-release software that is expected to have issues. Its not a final product.

To remove it entirely, you will need to turn off Betas in Settings ➜ General ➜ Software Update.

click here ➜ Apple Beta — Unenroll Your Devices

Then either wait for a full release of 26.1 or erase your device and restore a shipping version of iOS.

click here ➜ Apple Beta — Restore Shipping Software

If you don't have a backup made before updating to 26.1, then you will have some data loss as a backup made on a beta version cannot be restored onto a previous version of iOS.

rqha wrote:

26.1 on my iPhone 15 has created chaos mainly because I am unable to access Internet. There are other glitches that I see when tapping email, messages and unable to access App Store and updates. I am communicating with you now with my iPad since there is no 26.1 on the iPad I’m having no problem. On the Apple community I read something about looking up beta on my phone and steps to remove 26.1 but I’m not finding any betta listing on my phone. Help please this is very frustrating.Email or call me please

iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 are the current versions for iPhone and for iPad.

These are not beta versions.

If you were intentionally running a beta, see the reply here by Phil0124 for links to removal instructions.

There is no supported means to downgrade from a newer iOS or iPadOS to an earlier version.

Being unable to access the internet can be caused by an add-on VPN or add-on security app, or by a local network or Wi-Fi or ISP problem.

If any add-on VPN apps or add-on security apps are installed, remove all, restart the iPhone or iPad, and try again.

If that fails, try connecting via a different Wi-Fi network.

If that fails, you’re then headed for a reset and reload, and probably then a discussion with Apple Support.

Here are the Apple Support countries and numbers: Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

Katbond75 wrote:

I hate hate hate this new update 26.1. It is too hard on the eyes for people with vision problems. I cannot use the “clear” icons. The email screens are cluttered. I will be your very best friend if you can tell me how to go back. I’m to the point I’m ready to switch to android and it’s only been a few hours. I can’t see

See the following User tip for some options you can change to reduce the transparency and Liquid Glass interface stylings.

Click here ➡️ Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - Apple Community

Beyond that, it cannot be remove or changed, but you can offer Apple Feedback.

Also, if you are running the Beta as is the topic for the thread you replied to, then you can remove it as explained ion this thread already, though you might only be able to back to the public release version of iOs 26.1 at this point.

You can use the Feedback Assistant App installed with the Beta to report issues directly to Apple.

Beyond that, threats don't work here. If you want or need to go and use Android, then do so, we have no vested interest in your choice of device.

Bflymom wrote:

I too am having issues with iso 26.1. I do not care for this version at all. I would like to go back to the previous version. The clear screen is horrible. There’s other issues I do not care about.

This thread is about removing an iOS beta.

Reverting from an iOS beta to a shipping version can be feasible, up until the shipping version is released.

Once a version is shipping, there is no supported means for downgrades.

Comments? Complaints? Issues? Bugs? Send your feedback to Apple: Product Feedback - Apple

Saqibkashmiri1 wrote:

I want to delete this update ios 26.1 how can

If you are running 26.1 Beta see the top-Ranking answer provided in the community post your replied to.

If you are running 26.0.1, you cannot delete it or revert to a previous version.

26.1 on my iPhone 15 has created chaos mainly because I am unable to access Internet. There are other glitches that I see when tapping email, messages and unable to access App Store and updates. I am communicating with you now with my iPad since there is no 26.1 on the iPad I’m having no problem. On the Apple community I read something about looking up beta on my phone and steps to remove 26.1 but I’m not finding any betta listing on my phone. Help please this is very frustrating.Email or call me please

Well, if you don't have a Beta version of iOS 26 on your phone, you can't remove something that does not exist.

During the Beta period.....which you would have had to have signed up for.....it was possible to remove Beta versions of iOS 26 and revert to iOS 18.

But, when the official release of iOS 26 occurred in September, once you installed that.....and other iOS 26 updates since then......you cannot remove iOS 26.

I hate hate hate this new update 26.1. It is too hard on the eyes for people with vision problems. I cannot use the “clear” icons. The email screens are cluttered. I will be your very best friend if you can tell me how to go back. I’m to the point I’m ready to switch to android and it’s only been a few hours. I can’t see

Another problem with 26.1 that is I cannot save a screenshot to my photos as with previous version whatever that is. Anyone have a solution?

I will trade my phone 15 on a newer model as long as it does not have 26.1.

lesson learned, do not download a revision routinely.

Altogether a vile and invasive o/s

Jjmcgurran wrote:

Another problem with 26.1 that is I cannot save a screenshot to my photos as with previous version whatever that is. Anyone have a solution?

I will trade my phone 15 on a newer model as long as it does not have 26.1.

lesson learned, do not download a revision routinely.

Altogether a vile and invasive o/s

When you take a screenshot, see the check mark in the upper right hand corner? Tap it and then tap Save to Photos.

Jjmcgurran wrote:

Thanks. Still too many unwanted changes. If I can buy a new device with 26.0 I will.

How to save screenshots didn't change with 26.1. It was part of iOS 26 from the start. Locking yourself into an out of date iOS version is not wise. It means you'll miss security updates and bug fixes going forward. Things with technology will ALWAYS change and evolve. As users, we just need to learn about the changes, then they're really not so bad.

I want to delete this update ios 26.1 how can

You have 26.0.1 or you’re using 26.1? It makes a big difference.

I too am having issues with iso 26.1. I do not care for this version at all. I would like to go back to the previous version. The clear screen is horrible. There’s other issues I do not care about.

Thanks. Still too many unwanted changes. If I can buy a new device with 26.0 I will.