How to Remove iOS 16 Beta in 3 Ways (Video Tutorial)

by Anna Sherry   Updated on 2022-08-18 / Update for  iOS 15

Apple's newest beta for iOS 16 was just released, and it's pretty exciting. However, if you're not comfortable with the idea of installing a pre-release version of Apple's software on your phone, or you simply found that the beta didn't work as expected for whatever reason, here is how to delete the iOS 16 beta.

I. How to Remove iOS 16 Beta without Computer  

The internet has hundreds of fake sources that try to educate you on how to delete iOS 16 updates or titles like “The ultimate guide on how to undo the iOS 16 update”. In this article, we will include visual steps as well as explanations to remove iOS 16 Beta without a computer.

A trusted way to achieve this is to delete your iOS beta profile. Don’t worry, the phone will still operate if the public version of your beta software is unavailable. It will just stop updates that would otherwise fix glitches in your beta version. Follow the steps below in the right order to remove the beta software from your mobile.

  • Go to the Settings and tap the General option. Scroll down and choose the Profile option.

  • You will see the current version. Tap on the iOS 16 Beta.

  • A ‘Remove Profile’ option will show up below the details. Tap the option and restart your phone.

    remove ios 15 beta profile

Completing these steps indicates to Apple that you no longer want to use the Beta version. So, the next time you install the public version, the device will automatically replace iOS Beta. In case you are impatient for iOS 16, just restore your device.

II. How to Uninstall iOS 15.1 Beta without Any Effort (Simple & Fast)

In our guide to show you how to delete the iOS 16 beta, we have something simple and fast. The application is Tenorshare ReiBoot and it is a professional system recovery tool. The tool is widely used for those users that have tried and failed the reboot and recovery mode options.

As such, Tenorshare ReiBoot provides its users with two repair modes as per requirement. It will help you step by step on how to uninstall the iOS 16 beta or undo the iOS 16 update. Let us look at the steps now:

  • The first thing we recommend is to back up your data. Using Deep Repair means you will lose your data on your iOS device. So, people generally use this method when they have no other choice. Start off by downloading and installing ReiBoot from the official Tenorshare website. Once finished, connect your mobile through the cable and open the ReiBoot tool.

    launch reiboot
  • After the system has detected the device, choose the Deep Repair option from the Interface. The picture below shows the window with options for Deep and Standard Repair.

    deep repair
  • Click on the “Download” option. The tool will download the necessary firmware for your device.

    download firmware
  • The firmware gets downloaded and you can click the “Start Deep Repair” option to continue the repair. It will confirm the data loss with the user. If you have a backup, click “Repair”.

    start standard repair
  • The process might take up to 10 minutes. It will show a window with the completion message. Click “Done” and you are ready to go.

    deep repair successfully

III. How to Remove the Developer Beta by restoring your iPhone/iPad

If you are still unsure of how to delete the iOS 16 beta, you can try restoring your iPhone or iPad. This way you will revert your system pre-beta install. The restore process can be managed via iTunes or iCloud backup that you created firsthand. If the backup is ready, then you can follow the following steps:

Step 1: You need to update your iTunes or macOS to the latest version. If it's already updated, connect your device to the computer.

Step 2: The device needs to enter recovery mode.

Step 3: An option will pop up on the computer screen letting you choose the Restore and Update options. First, click the “Restore” option and then the “Restore and Update” button. When the process gets done, enter your Apple ID and Password.

restore and update iphone with itunes

Step 4: Set your device with your backup and then install the Beta Software.

IV. Learn More about iOS 15 New Feature

The new iOS 15 comes with a lot of functions that improve the connection between its users and explores more of the device’s internal intelligence. The new microphone filters background noise and uses spatial audio. People can share their experiences on FaceTime with SharePlay.

Additionally, the new Focus app supports custom features for filtered notifications and apps. Notifications come with enlarged contact photos and icons for easy identification. There are other new features like live text, improved Spotlight search, and some improvements to Apple Maps.

Conclusion

Uninstalling iOS 15 beta is a common question among those using the beta version. Getting stuck on the beta version can be really frustrating at times. The recommended steps and tools like Tenorshare ReiBoot are totally safe and tested. Whether you have tried and failed or want to remove the iOS 15, we hope you find our guide useful and effective for you.