How To Remove iOS 26 Beta And Install Final iOS 26.0 – iOS Hacker

If you have been testing iOS 26 beta on your iPhone or iPad, then now is the time to install the stable version of iOS 26 on your device.

In this guide, you will learn how you can get rid of the iOS 26 beta and install the final and stable version of iOS 26.0 on your device.

There are two methods you can use to install the final iOS 26.0 on your device and remove the beta from it. The first method is through over-the-air.

The second method is more thorough and lets you install a fresh copy of iOS 26 on your device. You can use the Restore or Update techniques in this method. Learn more about it below.

Method 1: Install Stable iOS 26 over the air

1. On your iOS device, launch Settings.
2. Go to General and tap on Software Update.
3. Here, tap on the Beta Updates option. and select the ‘Off’ option from the next page.
4. Return to the Software Update page and install the available iOS 26.0 update on your device.

Sometimes it can take some time for the iOS 26.0 update to appear on your device. If you don’t see it, try killing the Settings app from App Switcher and try again. If that does not work, then reboot your iPhone and try the steps again.

Method 2: Clean install iOS 26 (Restore)

Before you perform these steps to restore your device and install iOS 26, make sure to create a fresh backup of your iOS device. You can create an iCloud Backup or back up the device on your computer.

Step 1. First of all, remove your iPhone or iPad from Apple’s developer programs by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates, and selecting Off.

Step 2. Next, download the iOS 26 IPSW or iPadOS 26 IPSW file.

Step 3. Next, plug in your iOS device to your Mac or PC with the help of using a USB cable. Follow the instructions below to put your device in Recovery mode.

1. Press and release Volume Up button. 
2. Then press and release Volume Down button. 
3. Now press and hold the Side button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.

Step 4. As your iOS device enters Recovery mode, open Finder or iTunes for Windows on your computer.

Step 5. Access the Summary page of your device in Finder or iTunes, press the Option key or Shift key (on Windows), and click on the ‘Restore iPhone’ button. 

Step 6. From the dialog box that opens, select the iOS 26.0 IPSW you had downloaded earlier. Wait for iOS 26.0 to install on your iPhone or iPad.