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How do I get my iPhone to stop asking me to update software?
To stop the nagging requests to install the update, do the following.
- Go into the Settings app.
- Go to General > Storage & iCloud Usage.
- Go to Manage Storage (under “Storage” not “iCloud”)
- Select the downloaded iOS update (i.e. iOS 9.2) in the list.
- Select Delete Update.
How do I stop Apple Software Update from popping up?
From the Finder, select the Apple Menu then choose “System Preferences…“. Choose “App Store“. Uncheck the “Automatically check for updates“. Alternately, you could deselect only the specific type of updates you would like to disable.
Why does my phone keep telling me to update when its already updated?
It’s normal for a phone which is running an earlier version of the OS when you buy it to update through several versions of it until the latest available one for it has been downloaded and installed, if that’s what you mean.
How do I stop my phone from asking me to update?
How to Turn Off Automatic App Updates on Android
- Open Google Play.
- Tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) on the top-left.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Auto-update apps.
- To disable automatic app updates, select Do not auto-update apps.
How do I get rid of software update notification?
Temporarily remove the system software update notification icon
- Find and tap Settings → Apps & notifications → See all [number of apps] apps.
- Tap the menu icon (three vertical dots) → Show system.
- Find and tap Software update.
- Tap Storage → CLEAR DATA.
How do I stop a software update?
Android 10 or Android 11 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > See all [number of apps] apps. Tap the menu icon (three vertical dots) > Show system. Find and tap Software update. Tap Storage & cache > CLEAR STORAGE.
How do I stop software update notifications?
From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon. Find and tap Settings > Personalisation > Manage notifications. Unmark the Update center checkbox.
How do I get my phone to stop updating?
How Do I Stop Android System Updates?
- On your Android phone, tap Settings.
- Tap Software Update. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
- Tap the cog.
- Tap Auto download & install.
- Tap Do Not Allow.
- Tap Disable to switch off automatic updates.
Why does Apple want me to update my phone?
The reason Apple wants you to update your phone to the latest iOS (which is totally optional) is because Apple does not provide long term support for older operating systems. For your protection, it is always recommended to fully upgrade any OS to address all bug fixes.
What to do if you see an error when updating iOS?
If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. 1 Update your Mac or PC. Install updates for your Mac. If you have a PC, get updates from Microsoft. If you’re using iTunes, make sure you have the 2 Plug directly into your computer. 3 Restart. 4 Check your computer’s security software. 5 Try again.
How to stop the iOS software update from downloading on iPhone?
1 Open the Settings app and go to “General” 2 Choose “Storage & iCloud Usage” 3 Go to “Manage Storage” 4 Locate the iOS software update that is nagging you and tap on it 5 Tap on “Delete Update” and confirm that you want to delete the update* 6 Disconnect from wi-fi to avoid the software update downloading itself again
Why does my iPhone keep saying it can’t update?
This happens when you accept an invitation to update after Apple releases a newer update version. Apple’s update servers don’t know how to inform you of this problem, so they just puke. Escape from this failed update either by forcibly shutting down Settings or by forcibly restarting your phone.
How do I stop the annoying iOS update notifications?
As always, if you decide to give into the nagging install notifications and install the software update, always back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch beforehand. The last option is to block the update domains on whatever router or gateway the iOS devices are using to connect to the internet.