How to Downgrade iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 without Data Loss

By Justin SabrinaUpdated on December 17, 2022

Summary
Dissatisfied with the latest iOS 15 version and want to go back to iPadOS 14? This article will guide you through different methods to downgrade iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 beta to iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 without any data loss.

Apple just officially released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at WWDC 21 on Monday. iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 bring new features for FaceTime calls, tools to reduce distractions, a new notifications experience and more ways to explore the world. Even if these new features are attractive, they cannot avoid problems such as too many errors, instability, or poor battery life. Disappointed? You can leave the iOS 15 beta and return to the more stable iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 versions! Here is a complete guide on how to downgrade iPadOS 15 beta to iPadOS 14 without data loss. Check it out!

CONTENTS

Method 1. Downgrade iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 without Data Loss
Method 2. Restore Your iPad to iPadOS 14 Using iTunes (Data Loss)

Somethings You Should Before Downgrading
*You can downgrade iPad to iPadOS 14.6 because this is the version of the operating system that Apple is currently signing.
*You can only restore iPadOS 14 backups on your iPad after downgrading it back to iPadOS 14.6. You cannot restore iPadOS 15 backup on your iPad.

Method 1. Downgrade iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 without Data Loss

Downgrade iOS/iPadOS using iTunes is usually a troublesome experience and may cause data loss. To downgrade iPadOS 15 to iPadOS 14 without losing data, the best way is use a professional iPadOS system recovery tool. Here you meet UkeySoft FoneFix - iOS System Recovery.

UkeySoft FoneFix - iOS System Recovery is now able to downgrade iOS and iPadOS without iTunes or jailbreak. With it, users can easily downgrade iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 beta to iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 without any data loss. Apart from this, it also can help you fix various iOS/iPadOS/tvOS system issues like Apple logo, recovery mode, boot loop, DFU mode, black screen, blue screen, etc. More importantly, it works for all iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, and iPad Air, iPhone 12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6, etc., and iPod touch.

Main Functions of UkeySoft FoneFix:

Fix most iOS/iPadOS/tvOS issues/errors without data loss.
Downgrade iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 beta to iOS 14 / iPadOS 14.
Downgrade iOS/iPadOS without any data loss on iPhone/iPad.
Downgrade iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without iTunes and jailbreak.
Fix iPad/iPhone stuck in recovery mode, Apple logo, black screen, etc.
One-click enter/exit recovery mode on iPad/iPhone/iPad touch.
Fully compatible with iPadOS 15, iOS15 and iPhone 12/11/XS/XR/X, etc.

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You can follow the detailed steps to downgrade back to iPadOS 14 from iPadOS 15 beta running on iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, and iPad Air, etc. At the same time, if you want to downgrade back to iOS 14 from the iOS 15 beta running on the iPhone, this guide is also applicable.

Guide: Downgrade from iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 with FoneFix

Step 1. Download the IPSW File to the Computer
No matter you need to downgrade iPadOS 15 beta to iPadOS 14 or update iPadOS 14 to iPadOS 15, you must first download the target IPSW file to your computer.

Step 2. Run UkeySoft FoneFix on Computer
Download and install UkeySoft FoneFix to your Windows PC or Mac, and run the program. Then connect your iPad to the computer via USB cable.

connect iphone to computer

Step 3. Put iPad into Recovery Mode
To downgrade your device from iPadOS 15 to iPadOS 14 without losing any data, you can select "Standard Mode". Then follow the screen instructions to enter the iPad device into recovery mode and click "Next".

put ipad to recovery mode

Step 4. Import the iPadOS 14 Firmware File
A this time, UkeySoft Fonefix will detect your iPadOS device and provide the latest firmware for you. Since you have downloaded the iPadOS 14 IPSW file in step 1, you just need to click "Select" to import it.

import ipados 14 firmware file

Step 5. Start Extracting iPadOS 14 Firmware File
Click "Start" and this software will start to extract and verify the downloaded iPadOS 14 firmware.

extract ipados 14 firmware

This process will take some time to complete, please be patient.

downgrade to ipados 14 process

Step 6. Downgrade iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 Successfully
Congratulation! Now your iPad has been successfully back to iPadOS 14 and your iPad will restart automatically.

downgrade to ipados 14 successfully

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Method 2. Restore Your iPad to iPadOS 14 Using iTunes (Data Loss)

iTunes can also help your iPad go back to iPadOS 14. But this method requires you to restore the iPad to factory settings, which will result in data loss. Please make sure you have backup your data before you start.

Step 1. Download the iPadOS 14 firmware file to the computer from the Apple official website.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to your PC or Mac via Apple USB cable.

Step 3. Launch the latest version or iTunes or Finder on your PC/Mac. Then it will detect your device automatically, and click on your iPad icon in the left side.

Step 4. Tap "Summary" in the left side, then hold down the left Shift key (Windows) or left Option key (Mac), and click the "Restore" button.

downgrade iPad to iPadOS 14 via iTunes restore

Step 5. Next, you need to select the iPadOS 14 IPSW file you downloaded, and let iTunes / Finder extract and restore it.

Step 6. During the process, please do not disconnect and make sure the network is smooth. After waiting a long time, the downgrade is complete. After that, you can restore your backup via iTunes.

Final Words
To downgrade iOS 15/iPadOS 15 to iOS 14/iPadOS 14 without losing data, the best option is to use this excellent iOS Downgrade Tool - UkeySoft FoneFix iOS System Recovery. It is not only a professional iOS System Repair software, but also a powerful iOS Downgrade tool. By using this smart tool, users can easily fix any iOS/iPadOS/tvOS system issues and download iOS/iPadOS without data loss. What made you downgrade your iPad back to iPadOS 14 from iPadOS 15 Beta? If you have other better and simple methods to downgrade from iPadOS 15 Beta to iPadOS 14 without data loss, please leave your comments and let us know.