How do we OPT-OUT of the Covid notification system?

The new update includes the Covid contact tracing, how can I update still while opting out of the notification system?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 13, 2020 9:50 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2020 10:41 AM

Your are opted out by default. You have to opt in in order to use it. As long as you don’t opt in, there is nothing to worry about. I urge you to read this.

About iOS 13 Updates - Apple Support


And this.

https://covid19-static.cdn-apple.com/contacttracing


And use the internet search engine of your choice to read the many, many articles about this feature that are available to read .

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Sep 13, 2020 10:41 AM in response to GCrail

Your are opted out by default. You have to opt in in order to use it. As long as you don’t opt in, there is nothing to worry about. I urge you to read this.

About iOS 13 Updates - Apple Support


And this.

https://covid19-static.cdn-apple.com/contacttracing


And use the internet search engine of your choice to read the many, many articles about this feature that are available to read .

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How do we OPT-OUT of the Covid notification system?

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