How can I update ONLY the security portions of iOS 16.5, without downloading the entire 2.75GB onto my iPad? Because I am running low on storage space.

How can I update ONLY the security portions of iOS 16.5, without downloading the entire 2.75GB onto my iPad? Because I am running low on storage space.

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 2:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2023 2:27 PM

Apple has made its design decisions. This is the way iOS updates have worked since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007.


There should never be a reason to accept only a portion of an iOS update.


Regardless whether you’re updating or not, you should keep at least 6GB storage free at all times.

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Jun 18, 2023 2:27 PM in response to Securitydownloadonly

Apple has made its design decisions. This is the way iOS updates have worked since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007.


There should never be a reason to accept only a portion of an iOS update.


Regardless whether you’re updating or not, you should keep at least 6GB storage free at all times.

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How can I update ONLY the security portions of iOS 16.5, without downloading the entire 2.75GB onto my iPad? Because I am running low on storage space.

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