How to Remove iOS 15 Beta Profile from iPhone

Oct. 16, 2021



Now thatiOS 15has gone official, many users are looking for ways to delete the iOS 15 beta profile and go back to the non-beta version on their iPhone. Considering that most notable features such asFocus ModeandNotification Summaryhave already gone live, beta testing doesn’t seem to be fascinating anymore. So, if you no longer want to deal withiOS 15 bugs and miscellaneous issues, here’s how you can remove the iOS 15 beta profile from yourcompatible iPhone. The same method will also work in removing the iPadOS 15 beta profile on your iPad.

There are two ways to remove the iOS 15 beta profile on your device. The best way is to delete the beta software profile and wait for the next stable iOS 15 update to arrive. It’s more convenient and prevents the need to erase the contents of your device. And yeah, it doesn’t require you to connect your device to the computer either.

However, if you can’t wait to go back to the non-beta version and don’t mind erasing your data, you should opt for the second option – the restore method. Keep in mind that if you back up your iPhone running iOS 15 to iCloud or your computer, the backup won’t work with earlier versions of iOS. For instance, if youdowngrade to iOS 14 from iOS 15 beta, you won’t be able to restore the backup you made while using iOS 15 beta. Hence, you will need to restore from a backup you had made before installing the beta profile, thus, resulting in recent data loss.

With that said, choose your preferred method from the table below and move to the stable version of iOS 15.

Again, I would like to remind you that this method will let you remove the iOS 15 beta software profile from your iPhone. After that, you will need to wait for the next official iOS release to go back to the non-beta version. On the flip side, this method is straightforward and doesn’t harm your data. So, let’s get started:

  1. Launch theSettings appon your iPhone and chooseGeneral.

  2. Now, scroll down and selectVPN & Device Management.

  3. Next, tap oniOS 15 Beta Software Profileunder Configuration Profile.

  4. Then, tap on theRemove Profileoption, followed by Remove in the pop-up menu, and restart your iPhone.

That’s it! You have successfully deleted the iOS 15 beta profile from your iPhone. Now, wait for the next public version of iOS 15 to arrive. When it’s available, you will receive an alert to move to the stable version of the software (Settings -> General -> Software Update).

If you don’t want to wait for a software update, you can uninstall the iOS 15 beta profile by restoring your iPhone. Note that it will wipe out your entire device, and you won’t be able to use the data backup you have made while using the beta. So, go ahead with this method keeping these important things in mind. With that said, let’s look at the steps:

  1. First,connect your iPhone to your computerand put the device in recovery mode.

  2. Next, click theRestore optionwhen it shows up. Bear in mind that it will erase your iPhone data and install the latest non-beta version of iOS 15.

  3. Then, wait for the restore to finish. If prompted,enter your Apple ID and password, which disables the Activation Lock.

Once the restore finishes, go ahead andset up your devicefrom your archived backup, which must be from an earlier version of iOS or iPadOS.

Note:Just in case the download takes more than 15 minutes, and your iPhone exits the recovery mode screen, allow the download to finish. Then, put your device into recovery mode and follow the same steps as above.

Remove iOS 15 Beta Software and Switch to Official Version on iPhone

Remove iOS 15 Beta Software and Switch to Official Version on iPhone

So that’s how you can get rid of the beta software on your iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 devices. As I said above, the first method is pretty simple and doesn’t require you to erase your iPhone data or connect it to your computer. Make sure to go with the first one for a quick and easy fix. If you are in a hurry, the restore method is always there for you. That said, do you have any questions or doubts? If yes, feel free to send them across in the comments section below, and we will try to help you out.

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