Don't like beta software? You can downgrade iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 beta back to iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 on iPhone and iPad right now.

Beta software pulling you Down? You can downgrade iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 beta to iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 in a few easy steps

iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 is going to be modest upgrade over iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. And right now, the former is available as a beta for those who are willing to test it out. In fact, you can take it for a spin absolutely free if you sign up for the Beta Software Program and become a public beta tester. However, beta updates come with a lot of red flags, especially if you plan on installing it on a daily driver iPhone or iPad. You may experience app crashes, slowdowns, bad battery life, and an occasional restart - you get the picture.

If you've updated to iOS 16.4 or iPadOS 16.4 beta and wondering how you can downgrade to iOS 16.3.1 or iPadOS 16.3.1, you can do it. But it will erase everything off your iPhone and iPad. However, if you take a backup using iTunes, iCloud, or Finder, you can restore everything and bring everything back to normal without losing your files and settings. So, take this moment to back everything up and proceed further only when your files and settings are nice and safe.

Download iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1

This part is crucial. Download the firmware file that is meant for your device from the links below and save it to your desktop for easy access later.

iOS 16.3.1 for iPhone IPSW Files

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 ProiPhone 14, iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13iPhone 12, iPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 12 miniiPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XSiPhone 11, iPhone XRiPhone XiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusiPhone SE 3iPhone SE 2

iPadOS 16.3.1 for iPad IPSW files

12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th-gen, 5th-gen, 4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)11-inch iPad Pro (4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)10.5-inch iPad Pro9.7-inch iPad ProiPad (5th-gen, 6th-gen, 7th-gen, 8th-gen, 9th-gen, 10th-gen)iPad Air (3rd-gen, 4th-gen, 5th-gen)iPad mini (5th-gen, 6th-gen)

Tutorial

Note: Please make sure you have turned off Find My iPhone/iPad before going ahead. You can do this by going to Settings > Apple ID > Find My > Find My iPhone/iPad.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a USB cable. It can be Lightning or USB-C, whichever is applicable to your device.

Step 2. Launch Finder or iTunes - again, whichever is applicable, given which operating system you are running.

Step 3. Once your device has been detected, it will show up in iTunes / Finder. Click on it to reveal more options.

Step 4. As you are going through the available options, hold down the left Option key (Mac) or the left Shift key (Windows) and click on the Restore iPhone/iPad button.

Step 5. A new window will now open up. Just select the iOS 16.3.1 / iPadOS 16.3.1 firmware file you saved on your desktop.

Once everything is done, you can set everything as brand new or restore the backup you took ahead of this tutorial.