How to Downgrade iOS 13 Beta/ iPadOS 13 to iOS 12 without Losing any Data?

Lately, Apple has launched the beta version of iOS 13 for iPhones and iPadOS 13 for iPads. Though users have been waiting for this new built for operating system, but according to sources the installation of the public bet on their devices instigating a lot of bugs.

Too many bugs on your device will make it difficult for you manage it. Thus rolling back to the previous official version of iOS 12.3.1 is the best option to heed.

However, it can be done, but it is not as easy as it sounds to be.

The article here will demonstrate you how to exactly downgrade from iOS beta 13 to iOS 12 without losing data. Moreover, it will also demonstrate you as to how to backup your iDevice before downgrading.

To know more, continue reading….

#1: How to Backup iDevice before rolling back to the Previous iOS 12 Version

The first thing to take into consideration is the backup process of your whole iDevice before switching back to the previous version of iOS 12. That way, in case you lose any data in the process of rolling back operating system, you shall still have the data in backup later. In fact it is a mandatory pre-requisite before downgrading the iOS.

This can be done in two ways:

• Backup using iCloud
• Backup using iTunes

Backup using iCloud

iColud is a backup server where you can save all your digital belongings without the need of piling up your computer or phone memory. Thus, before you venture on downgrading your phone follow the steps below to backup your iDevice data.

This is how you do it:

Step 1. Firstly, connect your iPad or iPhone to a stable Wi-fi network.

Step 2. Now go to the “Settings” app, tap on your name and then the ‘iCloud” option.

Step 3. Select the “Backup” option from the list and toggle on the “iCloud Backup” slider from the next screen that follows.

Backup using iTunes

iTunes is basically a mobile management application devised by Apple corporation to store media contents. We can use it to backup your iPhone or iPad, just like we did with iCloud.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1. Launch iTunes first, and then connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using a data cable.

Step 2. Click on the device icon at the upper left corner of the operating Window.

Step 3. Under the “Backup” option on the right side panel, make sure that “This computer” option is checked.

Step 4. Eventually, click on the “Backup Now” button and it’s all done.

#2: How to Downgrade iOS Beta 13 to iOS 12

Now here comes the real part of the article.

So to do the downgrading process, there are two ways. Both are effective, but you need an update version of iTunes in both the ways. So make sure your iTunes is fully upgraded before you start following the contents ahead.

Downgrade with Recovery Mode in iTunes

Step 1. First connect your iDevice to your computer and run the upgraded version of iTunes.

Step 2. Switch off your phone and set it in the recovery mode.

• If you have iPhone 6S or earlier, iPad with Home button, keep holding the Home button and the device will enter the Recovery mode.
• If you have iPhone 7, or 7+, press the Volume down button for a longer period and the Recovery Mode will come.
• For iPhone 8 or later versions, keep pressing the side buttons until the Recovery Mode shows up.
• For iPad models with Face ID specifically, hold the top button for some time, and wait until the device enters the Recovery Mode.

Step 3. As soon as your iTunes will automatically recognize your iDevice in recovery mode, click on the “Restore” button in the notification Windows that shows up.

Step 4. Next, you have to wait until the Restoring process is finished.

Voila! It’s done.

Downgrade by Replacing iOS Beta 13 Profile with iOS 12 IPSW File

Step 1. Firstly, download the iOS 12.3.1 IPSW file from the given link:

https://ipsw.me/

NOTE: The IPSW file must match the iPhone or iPad model.

Step 2. Next run iTunes, and plug your iDevice with iOS 13 to your computer using data cable.

Step 3. Click on the device icon from the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 4. So if you are using lately a Mac computer, press and hold the “Option” key and then click the “Update” button at the same time. But in case you have to use Windows computer, press the “Shift” key and simultaneously click the “Update” button.

Step 5. From the browsing Window, browse and select the recently downloaded IPSW file. And just wait for the process to be finished.

Once it is done, you are back to the iOS 12.

Conclusion:

Once you have got your iPhone or iPad to the previous version, check if it is running smoothly or not. Hopefully, you will not face any further bug issues. But make sure to recover your backup data from iCloud and iTunes that you had stored before.

This is the only way to downgrade iOS without losing any bit of data.

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