Delete Tahoe Update and go back....

I don't like anything about the new Tahoe update. Is there a way to delete and go back?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 11:45 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 12:21 PM

Reverting to Sequoia is not simple. You need to boot into Recovery OS, erase your internal drive, then install the older macOS, then restore from a backup made prior to the Tahoe upgrade. Even then, the firmware on the Mac may have been updated, meaning potential conflicts and a possible need for DFU mode and a Configurator revive/restore, which would need to be done via another Mac connected to yours. If that sounds complicated and risky, then you're assessing the situation correctly.

7 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 12, 2025 12:21 PM in response to nancyfromashtabula

Reverting to Sequoia is not simple. You need to boot into Recovery OS, erase your internal drive, then install the older macOS, then restore from a backup made prior to the Tahoe upgrade. Even then, the firmware on the Mac may have been updated, meaning potential conflicts and a possible need for DFU mode and a Configurator revive/restore, which would need to be done via another Mac connected to yours. If that sounds complicated and risky, then you're assessing the situation correctly.

Dec 12, 2025 11:50 AM in response to nancyfromashtabula

nancyfromashtabula wrote:

I don't like anything about the new Tahoe update. Is there a way to delete and go back?



Erase all content and settings on Mac

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support


From Internet Recovery

reinstall macOS— How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


Restore your Mac from a backup

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support




Delete Tahoe Update and go back....

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.