deleting the latest iPhone update

Hello houseembers,

Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Let's make sure that you're following the correct steps to delete the update. Check this out: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

Remove and download the update again

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, try downloading the update again:

1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.

2. Find the update in the list of apps.

3. Tap the update, then tap Delete Update.

4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest update.

Kind regards.

Hello houseembers,

Since you've already gone through several steps to remove the update and the issue remains, we recommend you contact Apple Support for additional assistance. You can reach them here: Get Support

If you would like to contact them using the support number in your area, use this link:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support 

Best Regards.

Hey houseembers,

One thing we want to do is put your mind at ease. Updating an Apple device does use a bit more battery power, but the battery life means the entire life of your battery and not just one day’s usage. You can learn more about the battery life of an iPhone here: iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support

Have you tried restarting your iPhone, then trying to remove the update file? Restarting refreshes the whole device which can help with unexpected behavior like this: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

If you’re still unable to delete the update file, if you own a Mac or Windows PC, you can update it using either iTunes or Finder instead.

For Macs on macOS Catalina or later - Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

For Windows PCs and Macs on macOS Mojave or earlier - Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support

Please let us know the results when you're able.

All the best.

Hello houseembers,

Thanks for that info.

Please contact Apple Support for more help with this.

They may choose to run diagnostics to check the battery.

Thanks.

I downloaded the update but I can’t delete it now because I have a game I installed called PUBG for it to work it needs space help me apple

If you need space, you need to delete things you don't need or use, such as photos, music, apps, messages, files email, etc.

Hey houseembers,

Updating will not detract from the overall health of the battery.

After updating, you may notice the battery draining a bit quicker than normal while the phone performs some digital housekeeping in the background. Once everything is finished, it will go back to normal. You will not notice a decrease in the battery health.

We hope this helps.