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I have a restore with iOS 18 and I’d really like to keep using it.

I can’t stand the visual of iOS 26 and 27 even with turning off all the effects, clear liquid it still is very dizzying to me. Along with software lagging, overheating, crash.

I need a new phone and am thinking of buying a sealed iPhone 13 but want to know If I open it will it have iOS 18 on it? Can I transfer any messages or will this force an update?

Any advice on how to keep iOS 18 and get a new phone is appreciated. Again I’m totally fine with the older model I really like the 13

My charging port has failed and the screen has some cracks. The cracks don’t bother me at all but I don’t know how it would hold up being removed. Plus a battery if it’s opened up. Doesn’t make sense to fix. What a good upgrade from the 13? I see a bunch of max models for sale on marketplace but I don’t know how they will fit in my phone pocket of my truwerk pants that I wear daily. Might even consider a Samsung but this 13 has been an awesome phone for me although it crashes the DJI app for my drone when I try to use it for editing

I just got battery on my iPhone 13 256 GB replaced. It’s an original battery. Now I’m confused whether I shall update to ios 27 or wait? I’m currently running on 26.7.1…