How To Switch From iOS 14 Beta To iOS 14 Public Release
Last updated on September 23rd, 2020 at 04:25 am
Posted in News by Patricia on September 16, 2020
Switch from iOS 14 beta to iOS 14
There are two ways to install iOS 14 on an iPhone that already runs an iOS 14 Beta version. You can either update the device to the iOS 14 Golden Master version, which was released on September 15 and has the same build number, 18A373, as the iOS 14 public release. Or, delete the iOS 14 Beta Profile, restart your iPhone and search for the iOS 14 public version.
What happens if I delete iOS 14 Beta Profile?
Deleting the iOS 14 configuration profile won’t harm your iPhone. It doesn’t affect the current software installed on the device. It just un-enrolls your device from the iOS 14 Beta Program. Which means that you won’t be able to download further iOS 14 test versions.
To bring this change to effect you have to force restart your iPhone, after you delete the profile.
How To Delete The iOS 14 Beta Profile
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on General.
3. Scroll for Profile and tap on it.
4. Tap on ‘iOS 14 & iPadOS 14 Beta Software Profile’.
5. Select ‘Remove Profile’.
6. Enter the iPhone Passcode. That’s it!
How to Check iOS 14 Build Number
If you’re not sure what iOS 14 build number your iPhone is running, proceed as follows:
1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on General.
3. Select About.
4. Tap on 14.0, available in the Software Version field. The build number is displayed.
Tip: 18A373 is the build number of the iOS 14 Golden Master version. If you run this version it means that you already updated to the GM and even if you delete the iOS 14 Beta Profile, you still won’t get anything on your Software Update screen, because the public iOS 14 version has the identical built. In this scenario you will only get a new update when Apple releases iOS 14.0.1 or iOS 14.1.
How To Switch From iOS 14 Beta To iOS 14
If you iOS 14 build number is: 18A5373a (iOS 14 beta 8), 18A5369b (iOS 14 beta 7), 18A5357e (iOS 14 beta 6), 18A5351d (iOS 14 beta 5), 18A5342e (iOS 14 beta 4), 18A5332f (iOS 14 beta 3), 18A5319i (iOS 14 beta 2) or 18A5301v (iOS 14 beta 1)… it means that you will get the iOS 14 general release on the Software Update screen, as soon as you delete the iOS 14 Beta Profile and restart your iPhone.
1. Open Settings -> General -> Software Update and iOS 14 should be displayed on the screen.
2. Tap on Download and Install.
3. Provide your Passcode and Agree with Apple’s Terms. Be patient until iOS 14 is downloaded and prepared for update.
4. Tap Install Now when prompted. Be patient while iOS 14 is installed. iPhone reboots automatically after the update is completed.
Tip: The iOS 14 update size is significant, 4,79 GB. Total update time including download, preparation and installation will take between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on the speed of your Internet Connectivity.
iOS 14 Update Stuck On Terms And Conditions?
Have you applied the steps described above by the update process gets stuck at the user agreement stage? We’ve got you covered. Apparently, this is a common occurrence for users that are updating from an older iOS 14 beta version.
How To Fix:
1. Open the Settings and tap on your Apple ID, available at the top of the screen.
2. Scroll to the bottom and Sign Out.
3. Return to Settings and tap on General -> Software Update.
4. Hit Download and Install, provide Passcode and Agree with terms. Download should begin!
5. Important: Return as soon as possible to the Settings home page and tap your Apple ID again. Sign back in before you install the update!
Have you managed to delete the iOS 14 beta profile and switch for the iOS 14 public release? Let us know in the comments section available below.
Related: Check out other iOS 14 update problems and get the fixes for each scenario!
I’ve deleted iOS 14 beta from profiles but i cant download the real public iOS 14 how can I remove 14.0 (18A5301v)
Hi Dilan. Thanks for your inquiry. Have you rebooted your iPhone after deleting the iOS 14 Beta profile? Restart your device and open the Software Update screen. The public iOS 14 update should appear. Let us know if you manage.
i have the same exact problem. lmk if you find a fix for it
I’ve deleted iOS 14 beta from profiles but i cant download the real public iOS 14 how can I remove 14.0 (18A5301v)
The update is theee but it won’t let it update
Terrell thanks for commenting. Have you rebooted the iPhone after deleting the Profile? Please do so, after that the iOS 14 should become available in the Software Update section.
Thanks so much! I have searched so many websites how to recover my phone and how to delete my ios beta. Couldn’t thank enough. Loads of love
Amasha, glad that we could help you! Thanks for the nice words. Enjoy iOS 14!
How do I restart my device, can you please give steps to restart my device?
Yamile, thanks for commenting. You can force restart your iPhone by pressing and releasing Volume Up, Volume Down and then pressing and holding the Side Button until the screen goes black and the Apple logo appears on the screen. Release and wait until the iPhone completes the rebooting process. More info at: https://www.iphonetricks.org/how-to-force-restart-the-iphone-x/
After I deleted the beta profile I restarted my phone and everything and I see the iOS 14 but after I hit agree it doesn’t let me download it.
Maddy, I think that you have to log out of iCloud before attempting to download. Let us know if it works.
I was trying to get the real iOS and it just keeps freezing after I hit agree
It didn’t work for me
I have the beta 18A5301v but there is no profile to delete. The real ios 14 is ready for me to download but when i click install and agree it just stays frozen on my terms and conditions page and doesn’t download. it is causing lots of frustration and my music app isn’t red like its suppose to be i need the real ios 14.
Nicole, try to log out of iCloud before attempting to download the public iOS 14. Log back into iCloud after updating. Let us know if it works.
I downloaded the ios 14 beta and a little bit later i deleted the configuration . i didn’t know i had to force reset my phone after i deleted the configuration so i just did it today . ios 14 was still on my phone even tho i deleted the configuration which i understand why but i can’t download the actual ios 14 , after i agree to the terms and policies , it’s just sits the on the same screen but doesn’t do anything . what do i do ?
Ascharya please log out of iCloud and attempt to download the software update again. After download finishes, log back to iCloud.
Hi! I just have to say how much I love you! It took me SIX hours to try to fix it and I tried everything (I had the 14 (18A5301v) and I did exactly as you said and it worked out! Thank you so much!
Thanks for your feedback Helena. You can’t imagine how satisfied we are that we could help you out. Enjoy iOS 14!
RE: Settings > General > Profile, there is no “profiles” under general settings in v.14.0.1
Brian, iOS 14.0.1 is the current iOS version and it did not have a beta version. There can’t be a profile. Everything should be OK.
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Hassan, thanks for confirming. Glad that we could help. Enjoy iOS 14!
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Gabriella, thanks for the nice words. Glad that we could help! Enjoy iOS 14!