I recently downgraded my iPhone 16e from iOS 26 to iOS 18, but I'm still experiencing major issues like battery draining, lag, and the phone randomly shutting down. I'm really worried that my phone might be dead or if there's anything I can do to fix it. Can someone give me some advice?
4 Answers
If you've already restored and set it up as new without any luck, there's a possibility it's a hardware issue. You could put it in diagnostics mode for a check-up, or just take it to Apple directly for a proper diagnosis.
Did these problems start right after you upgraded to iOS 26? That could be a sign that something went wrong during the update. Check your battery health—if it's still around 99% and you haven't dropped it, that’s good! But if it’s shutting down unexpectedly, there could be an issue. Have you tried restarting it? Sometimes that's all it takes.
It sounds like you might have rushed the downgrade process. Sometimes, phones need a bit of time to adjust after major software changes. Give it a day or so and see if it stabilizes. It can take some time for everything to normalize after a big update or downgrade.
Which method did you use to downgrade? Some methods can lead to issues after the fact. It's useful to know so others can help better!
Related Questions
Lenovo Thinkpad Stuck In Update Loop Install FilterDriverU2_Reload