I'm trying to downgrade my iPhone from iOS 26 back to iOS 18, but I only have a Windows 11 laptop. I really don't want to update my device. Is there any way to accomplish this?
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Yeah, unless a new exploit comes along, you're stuck with iOS 26. It’s not possible to bypass the signing checks during installation right now. Just make sure to check your settings; sometimes adjusting them a bit can help improve your experience with the new update.
Unfortunately, you can't downgrade your iPhone back to iOS 18 anymore. Apple stops signing older iOS versions pretty quickly, so unless you saved your SHSH blobs, there’s no legit way to do it. You might want to check out ipsw.me to see if there's any chance left, but it's pretty unlikely.
You can definitely change some settings to make it more tolerable. It’s worth a shot!