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How do I stop an iOS update

My phone is updating but I don’t want it to so I need help stopping the update

Posted on May 21, 2022 1:06 PM

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Posted on May 21, 2022 2:33 PM

There are two major steps to an iOS update.

  1. Downloading the iOS
  2. Installing iOS updates


After it is downloaded don't allow it to install (You have a very small window) and delete the download.


If the installation has begun then you cannot stop it.

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How do I stop an iOS update

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