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The iphone recovery mode tag brings together guidance for restoring an iPhone or iPad with a Mac or Windows PC, especially when moving from an iOS or iPadOS beta back to the current public release. The available coverage explains that downgrading from iOS 27 beta requires erasing the device and completing a restore, and that Apple installs the public version it currently provides rather than necessarily the exact earlier build. It also clarifies that turning off beta updates prevents future beta downloads but does not remove beta software already installed. This page is useful for understanding the restore process and its consequences.
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    Downgrade iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26.5.2 Using Mac or Windows

    To downgrade an iPhone or iPad from iOS 27 beta or iPadOS 27 beta to iOS 26, you must erase the device and restore it with a Mac or Windows PC. This applies to Apple Developer Program, Apple Beta Software Program, and other beta installations. As of July 19, 2026, Apple’s current public iOS 26...
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