To effectively remove the beta version experience from your iPhone, which primarily means stopping future beta updates and managing your beta profile, the process depends on your current iOS version.
How to Stop Receiving Beta Updates
Stopping beta updates is the primary method to 'remove' the beta from your iPhone, preventing future beta installations. The steps vary slightly between newer and older iOS versions.
For Devices Running iOS 16.4 or Later
With iOS 16.4 and newer, Apple has streamlined the process of managing beta updates directly within the Software Update settings.
- Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Step 2: Tap on General.
- Step 3: Select Software Update.
- Step 4: Tap on Beta Updates.
- Step 5: From the list of options, choose Off to stop receiving any further beta versions.
For Devices Running iOS 16.3 or Earlier
For iPhones running iOS 16.3 or an earlier version, you need to remove the beta software profile that was installed to receive beta updates.
- Step 1: Navigate to Settings on your iPhone.
- Step 2: Tap on General.
- Step 3: Select VPN & Device Management.
- Step 4: Locate and tap the iOS & iPadOS Beta Software Profile that appears under the "Configuration Profile" section.
- Step 5: Tap Remove Profile. You may be prompted to enter your device passcode and confirm the removal.
Quick Reference: Beta Update Management Paths
For a quick overview, here's a summary of the paths to manage beta updates based on your iOS version:
| iOS Version | Path to Stop Beta Updates |
|---|---|
| iOS 16.4 or later | Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates > Off |
| iOS 16.3 or earlier | Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > iOS & iPadOS Beta Software Profile > Remove Profile |
After following these steps, your iPhone will no longer receive new beta updates. If you are currently on a beta version, your device will remain on that beta until the next official public release, at which point you can update to the stable version.
