[2 Ways] How to Remove iPadOS 18 Beta/iOS 18 Beta

The iOS 18 beta testers have been enjoying the new features and enhancements included in the most recent software version for iPhone and iPad. Testing the iOS 18 beta provides customers with an idea and preview of what's in store for the upcoming iOS 18, as well as what to expect in the final release.

However, the iPadOS beta version is more likely to include bugs, malfunctions, and other features, prompting you to wait for a stable upgrade. Have you updated to the iOS 18 beta but then regretted it? This article will show you how to remove iPadOS 18 Beta securely and easily.

There are two ways to uninstall iPadOS 18 beta or iOS 18 beta. You can erase the iPadOS 18 beta profile from your device and wait for the official release. If you can't stand iPadOS 18 and want to downgrade to iPadOS 17 right away, you may do so by restoring your iPad using iTunes. Continue reading to learn more.

Part 1. How to Remove iPadOS 18 Beta Without PC

Removing your iPadOS beta profile prevents you from receiving future beta software, whether you are in the public beta or developer beta. When the official release is available, just navigate to Settings > General > Software Update to update to iPadOS 18 or iOS 18.

Note: If you used a computer to install the iPadOS Beta, you’ll need to restore iPad to remove the beta version. Click to skip to Part 2 to make it.

Depending on the previous iPadOS your iPad is running, the steps are slightly different to remove the iPadOS 18 Beta.

For iPad running iPadOS 16.4 or later:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and tap Off.

When turn it off, restart your iPad, and wait for the next cycle of iPadOS update.

For iPad running iPadOS 16.31 or later:
Step 1. On your iPad, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.

Step 2. Tap the iPadOS Beta Software Profile that appears > Tap Remove Profile.

Step 3. If asked, enter your device passcode, then tap Remove. Once the profile is deleted, your device will no longer receive public betas.

That’s all for how to remove iPadOS 18 Beta profile from iPad Settings.

Part 2. How to Remove iPadOS 18 Beta Without Losing Data

To uninstall iPadOS 18 beta or iOS 18 beta quickly, you must wipe and restore your device using iTunes. It will delete all data from the device. If you backed up your device with iTunes or iCloud before to the upgrade, you can restore it from that backup.

Step 1. Fully Backup iPad Before Restoring

Note that, while you may now backup your device using iCloud or iTunes, backups created on iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 cannot be recovered to iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 devices. In this case, you need a more widely compatible tool like FoneTool to fully backup  your iPad.

• The backup files can be restored to any iDevices. The backup made on your iOS 18 device can be restored to iOS 17 device.
• It supports backing up everything or selective files, like photos, contacts, etc. on your iOS devices.
• It enables you restore backup files created in FoneTool, and also iTunes backup to your iPad.

Click the icon below to download FoneTool to your computer, and follow the steps to fully backup iPad.

Step 1. Connect your iPad to computer via USB > Launch FoneTool, and lick "Phone Backup", mouse over the "Full Backup" icon and click "Get Started".

Step 2. You could enable backup encryption to backup private data such as Fitness records, Health and Keychain.

Step 3. Select a storage path to save the backup and click "Start Backup".

After removing iPadOS 18 Beta or iOS 18 Beta, you can go to the Backup History in FoneTool to restore the full backup to your iPad.

Step 2. Remove iPadOS 18 Beta via iTunes

Make sure you’ve downloaded the latest version of iTunes, and let’s see how to remove iPadOS 18 Beta using iTunes without losing data.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer, and connect your iPad to computer > Put your iPad in recovery mode:
• Put iPad with Home button to recovery mode: Hold down the Home button, and release it when you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
• Put iPad without Home button to recovery mode: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button > Press and quickly release the Volume Down button > Press the Top button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.

Step 2. A message will appear and ask if you want to Restore or Update your device. Please click Restore.

Step 3. It will start to download and install the latest iPadOS on your iPad. When asked, enter your Apple ID and password.

When the restore process is done, you will get the Hello screen and start the setup process. You can choose to restore from a previous iCloud or iTunes backup. Or restore backup with FoneTool when the setup process is complete.

Summary

That’s all for how to remove iPadOS 18 beta with or without computer. You can uninstall the beta version of iPadOS from iPad Settings or with the help of iTunes. Please remember to backup iPad to avoid losing important data. If this guide is helpful, share it with others.