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  1. M

    downgrade from iOS 18 to 17 without backup

    I forgot to backup my phone before upgrading to ios 18 beta 1. However, I have the iOS 17 downloaded on my macbook. If i backup my phone now and press restore using the iOS 17 i downloaded, will it accept the ios 18 backup or no? If no is there any way around this as my phone is crashing like crazy.
  2. D

    General Battery Life on Beta Software

    Hello, I am wondering about how beta software affects battery life on Apple devices, especially iOS. For those who are running betas, do you find that your battery life is very similar to running a public build of iOS? I’m curious to hear what the public has to say about this topic.
  3. PandaNix

    iPhone Lost 10 years of photos & messages - back-up isn't showing up for 'old' iPhone X or Phone Xs Max.

    Update They are the same iOS now (12.1) but the new device doesn't pick up the backup. OP below I have an iPhone X that I'm replacing with an Xs Max. I went though all the usual set up but it won't let me restore from the back-up due to the iOS. I searched how to remove the Beta software, I...
  4. prasand

    HomePod HomePod Apple Developer Versions (HomePod Betas)

    Hi, Just wanted to make note that the HomePod will allow Apple Developer iOS versions to be installed. If you’re an Apple Developer, just log into the Developer website using your iPhone or whatever iOS device you use to manage your HomePod. In the downloads section, add the iOS OTA...
  5. kathir

    Need these in next iOS

    It will be good to have 2 "do not disturb" options. Need 2 types of ringtone settings with timings. So that we can use separate ringtones for day & night! Day ringtone will be louder and Night one will be less louder. "OR" we can have options to choose the ringing volume for day & night! Day...
  6. beeennn

    Universal Revenge of Orc for ios

    Revenge of Orc is a RPG game on the revenge of the Horde. It’s available to run on plenty platforms (e.g. Windows, Mac, ios, android) with the same account. In the game, you are the hero who will change the fate of all Orcs. The beta will start in December. You can register on it's official...