Contributing

How do you uninstall iOS 8 update?

How do you uninstall iOS 8 update?

How to Delete an iOS Update

  1. Open the Settings app and go to “General”
  2. Head to “Storage” (or “Usage”) and look for “iOS 8.0. 1” (or whatever version you want to delete, eg “iOS 9.2. 1”)
  3. Tap the “Delete” button and confirm the removal of the downloaded update from the device.

Can I uninstall my iOS 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.

Can you uninstall an iOS?

In order to uninstall iOS 14 or iPadOS 14, you’ll have to completely wipe and restore your device. If you’re using a Windows computer, you need to have iTunes installed and updated to the latest version.

How do I delete old versions of iOS?

There are no old software versions to remove. An iOS update replaces the previous operating system. And app updates also over-write the current app, replacing it with the new one.

Can I revert to a previous version of iOS?

You can either downgrade from a beta version to a stable version, or downgrade to the previous stable version during a short window where the old IPSW files are still signed by Apple. Apple might occasionally let you downgrade to a previous version of iOS if there’s a big problem with the latest version, but that’s it.

How do I revert an iOS update?

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 you delete old updates?

The answer here is generally no. Updates often build upon previous updates, so removing a prior update can sometimes cause problems. But there’s a a caveat: a cleanup utility – sometimes called Windows Update Cleanup – may have the option to remove prior updates.

How do I delete iOS files from my iPhone?

Click the Manage button and then click iOS Files in the left panel to view the local iOS backup files you have stored on your Mac. If you no longer need them, highlight them and click the Delete button (and then Delete again to confirm your intention to permanently delete the file).