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Does anyone have any idea of when I'll be able to do a full-wipe re-install of iOS 12 via iTunes? I have a super-annoying bug in Youtube and I'm hoping this step will resolve things, but as of last night, my iPhone 7 wouldn't re-install via iTunes because the version wasn't available from the software center.

I deleted my Beta profile, but still no go.

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Download the IPSW from here: https://ipsw.me/

Manually install through restore. Example: http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/23/how-to-use-ipsw-files/ (Click restore instead of update button for a full wipe)

Wish that I could but I'm stuck in an endless cycle shown here: https://imgur.com/a/nnt1f75

...and iTunes is unusable during this cycle.

You could probably use the full nuclear option by using recovery mode[1] to restore it.

[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263

See my other response..

Can't use iTunes: https://imgur.com/a/nnt1f75

The above is what I get when I plug my iPhone into my Mac and it pops up iTunes.

EDIT: After some trial and error, recovery mode may have been activated, not sure it's working yet. Hopefully I don't brick my phone. EDIT-2: Nope, same result..

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