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Before You Install iOS 26 or Set Up an iPhone 17, Back Up Your Data the Right Way

I'm not seeing reports of iOS 26 installs going sideways, but I still always take these steps before making a major upgrade.
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How to clean install iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Learn how to back up and clean install iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 on your iPhone or iPad. Step-by-step guide with IPSW download link, restore instructions, and compatibility list.

Struggling with iOS 26? Here’s how to downgrade to iOS 18.6.2 for a smoother iPhone

Apple users facing bugs or slow speed on iOS 26 can switch back to iOS 18.6.2 for better performance. The downgrade process ...

iOS 26 Update Guide: What to Do Before You Tap ‘Install’

Prepare your iPhone for iOS 26 with this essential guide. Learn how to back up, free storage, and avoid update issues.
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Download: iOS 26.1 Beta 1 IPSW Links, OTA Update Released For iPhone

You can now download iOS 26.1 beta 1 IPSW links and OTA Update after Apple made it available to download for developers today ...
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Can you downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18?

Apple released iOS 26 and iOS 18.7 today. Here’s how to downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18.7 while the signing window is still ...