Downgrade Developer Test-Device to iOS 18.7.X

Hi, I accidentally upgraded my test device (iPhone 13 mini) to iOS 26. I really need to downgrade it to 18.7.X again. It seems this isn't possible since Apple doesn't sign the .ipsw anymore.

Is there really no way for a paying developer to downgrade her test devices?

(Please don't tell me to use the support forums, this is a concerning a developer test device)

Answered by DTS Engineer in 868806022
Is there … no way for a paying developer to downgrade her test devices?

That’s correct.

The only exception to this rule is if the new iOS version is a beta seed, in which case you can roll back to the previous public release. For advice on how to do that, see Apple Beta > FAQ > Support > How do I leave the Apple Beta Software Programme?

Please don't tell me to use the support forums, this is a concerning a developer test device

This answer is the same for both developers and users.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

Is there … no way for a paying developer to downgrade her test devices?

That’s correct.

The only exception to this rule is if the new iOS version is a beta seed, in which case you can roll back to the previous public release. For advice on how to do that, see Apple Beta > FAQ > Support > How do I leave the Apple Beta Software Programme?

Please don't tell me to use the support forums, this is a concerning a developer test device

This answer is the same for both developers and users.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

Downgrade Developer Test-Device to iOS 18.7.X
 
 
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