Have you updated an app on your iPhone and regretted it? Maybe the new version is buggy or doesn’t work with your device. You’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to undo an update on an app on your iPhone and go back to the previous version.
Step 1: Locate the App
Find the app that you want to undo the update for on your iPhone’s home screen or in the App Store.
Step 2: Press and Hold the App Icon
Press and hold the app icon until all the apps on your screen start to jiggle and a small “x” appears in the corner of the app icon.
Step 3: Delete the App
Tap the “x” on the app icon to delete it from your device. This will remove the updated version of the app from your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the App Store
Open the App Store on your iPhone and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
Step 2: Tap on “Purchased”
Scroll down and tap on “Purchased” to view a list of all the apps you’ve downloaded.
Step 3: Find the App
Find the app that you want to reinstall the previous version of and tap on it.
Step 4: Download the Previous Version
Tap on the cloud icon with an arrow pointing down next to the app to download and install the previous version of the app.
1. Can I undo an update on any app?
Yes, you can undo an update on any app that you’ve updated on your iPhone.
2. Will I lose any data when I delete an app?
No, when you delete an app, all the data associated with it is also deleted from your device. However, if you reinstall the app, your data will be restored if it’s stored in the cloud or on the app’s servers.
3. Can I undo an update on a system app?
No, you cannot undo an update on a system app on your iPhone.
4. Do I need to be connected to Wi-Fi to reinstall the previous version of an app?
No, you can reinstall the previous version of an app using cellular data or Wi-Fi.
5. Can I undo an update on an app if I don’t have it in my purchased history?
No, you can only undo an update on an app that you’ve previously downloaded and appears in your purchased history.
6. Will I receive notifications for the previous version of an app?
Yes, you will receive notifications for the previous version of an app once you’ve reinstalled it on your device.
7. Can I undo an update on an app on my iPad?
Yes, you can undo an update on an app on your iPad using the same steps as on your iPhone.
8. Will I need to pay for the previous version of an app?
No, you won’t need to pay for the previous version of an app if you’ve already purchased it on your iPhone.
Pros
Undoing an update on an app on your iPhone is a simple process that can help you get back to using the previous version of the app that you were comfortable with.
Tips
If you’re not sure whether you want to undo an update on an app, read reviews of the updated version to see what other users are saying about it.
Summary
Undoing an update on an app on your iPhone is possible by deleting the updated app and reinstalling the previous version from your purchased history in the App Store. There are no data loss or additional costs when undoing an update, but it’s important to note that you can only undo updates on apps that you’ve previously downloaded and that appear in your purchased history.