The only way to keep that data is to follow the first uninstall option above. Unfortunately, this backup won't contain any data you added to your iPhone after creating the backup. If you followed all the steps above, you should be able to restore an archived backup after erasing your iPhone to recover your lost data. If you want to uninstall the iOS 17 beta immediately without waiting for Apple to release a new software update, your only option is to erase your iPhone using Recovery Mode.Įrasing your iPhone deletes all the content from it: photos, messages, apps, and more. Depending on your internet connection, it could take a couple of hours for your iPhone to download and install the update. If you don't have enough space, just tap Storage to clear out some apps and media.
Now tap Download and Install to get iOS 17 on your iPhone. If prompted, you may need to sign in to your Apple ID. Select iOS 17 Developer Beta (or iOS 17 Public Beta if it has released when you're reading this). Here, you'll see a list of all the available beta updates right now. Then tap Beta Updates, which should appear beneath Automatic Updates. Wait for your phone to finish checking for updates. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. After doing so, you just download and install the beta software like you would any other update. Enable Beta Updates in Your iPhone Software Update SettingsĪpple used to make you download a special profile for your iPhone to get access to beta software, but now you can simply select the iOS 17 beta from the Settings. A padlock should appear next to your backup to show that it's archived. When the backup finishes, click Manage Backups, then Control-click the backup you just made and select Archive. Click Back Up Now and wait for the backup to complete. If you want to save passwords and sensitive data as well, enable the Encrypt local backup option and create a memorable password. Make sure you don't pick the option that only backs up the most important data. Go to the General tab in Finder or the Summary tab in iTunes and select the option to Back up all the data on your iPhone to this Mac. If prompted, unlock your iPhone and agree to Trust this computer. Open Finder or iTunes on your computer and select your iPhone from the Locations section of the sidebar. Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. You'll need to use a computer to create an archived backup: 
If you don't create an archived backup using iOS 16, you may lose all the data from your iPhone if the iOS 17 beta doesn't work properly. When you archive a backup, it means your iPhone won't delete it during future backups.
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