How to Remove Beta from iPhone

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: October 25, 2021

This wikiHow teaches you how to opt out from the iOS Beta program and return your iPhone to the regular version of iOS.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Unenrolling from iOS Beta

1
Open your iPhone’s Settings
. You’ll usually find this app on the home screen.
2
Scroll down and tap General.

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3
Scroll down and tap Profile.
4
Tap the iOS Beta profile.
5
Tap Remove profile. A security screen will appear.
6
Enter your passcode or use Touch ID. A confirmation message will appear once you’re authenticated.
7
Tap Delete. You will no longer receive new beta updates. Now that you’re no longer enrolled, you can uninstall the beta.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Uninstalling iOS Beta

1
Make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes on your computer. See Update iTunes to learn how.
2
Connect the iPhone to the computer. Use the cable that came with your iPhone or on that’s compatible.
3
Put the iPhone into recovery mode. The steps vary by model:
- iPhone 8 to X: Press and (quickly) release the Volume Up button. Then, press and release quickly the Volume Down button. Last, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons at the same time. Don't release the buttons when you see the Apple logo—continue holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.
- iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. Don't release the buttons when you see the Apple logo—continue holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.
4
Click Restore. This erases everything on the iPhone and replaces it with the non-beta version of iOS.
5
Complete the installation. If prompted to enter your Apple ID and password, you should do so to disable Activation Lock.
- Once the restore is complete, you can set up your iPhone as new and/or restore from a backup.
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Written by:

Nicole Levine, MFA

Tech Specialist

This article was written by Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 1,518 times.

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Updated: October 25, 2021

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Categories: IPhone

Article SummaryX

1. Opt out from the iOS Beta program.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Put the iPhone into recovery mode.
4. Click Restore.
5. Complete the installation.

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