Delete Software Update file

[cunningBoy]

I recently joined the beta then i thought not to install it but to my surprise, the download started automatically and now its completed and now if i restart, then the phone will get updated. How to delete the file or remove this update? 

Any help would be appreciated

[Saiyan36]

There are some ways

[Saiyan36]

Show system apps.
Then in 1st screenshot. Clear data for both the apps shown below. I hope that works

[Saiyan36]

2nd way is. Back up your data and reset your device. That'll be of help if you're so desperate to not join beta

[cunningBoy]

i did cleared all the data but still showing the update file

[IshankShaw]

Backup your device and then quit from beta program I think soo then u get the stable update the previous one

[cunningBoy]

i did quit from the beta programme but did not help

[Sam111007]

I would like to advise you, to watch the video 1st I have watched that too and it helped me a lot.

[cunningBoy]

where i can find the video, can you please guide?

[palvinparadise · Accepted solution]

Rollback Steps (One UI Beta → Stable Android 16)

1. Withdraw from Beta

Open the Samsung Members app on your phone.

Tap Beta program status → Withdraw.
(This removes your phone from the beta program and allows downgrade.)



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2. Use Smart Switch on PC

1. Install the latest Samsung Smart Switch on your Windows or Mac PC.


2. Connect your phone with the original USB cable.


3. Open Smart Switch on PC → wait until your phone is detected.


4. Smart Switch will show either:

“Downgrade” button (if beta is detected), OR

Go to More > Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization.



5. Follow on-screen steps → Smart Switch downloads & installs the official stable firmware (Android 16 / One UI 8.5).



> ⚠️ This process factory resets your phone. All data created during beta is erased. That’s why a backup before installing beta is critical.

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3. Restore Your Backup

After rollback & setup, open Smart Switch PC again → click Restore. Select your backup.

If you encrypted the backup, you’ll be asked for the PIN you set.

Wait until restore finishes → your contacts, messages, apps, media, and settings return.

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📌 Important Notes

Data loss: You cannot keep beta data after rollback — only what you backed up beforehand.

Accounts required: Keep your Samsung & Google account passwords ready. You’ll need them after reset (FRP protection).

If Smart Switch downgrade fails: You may need to visit a Samsung Service Centre or use Odin (manual flashing) — but Odin is advanced and riskier.