How do I delete ios26 update reminder from iphone 16 running ios18.2? I don’t want to update…it asks me daily! I have all automatic updates turned off. I looked in storage for the update file, but it’s not there. It’s driving me nuts!
Turn Off ALL Update Toggles (you likely already did, but confirm)
Settings → General → Software Update → Automatic Updates
Turn OFF:
Most people find that the last toggle (“Security Responses”) is still ON.
kallywally wrote:
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I already have everything turned off including security responses. In previous systems, I could find the file in iPhone storage and delete it, but it no longer shows up.
Have you tried something simple like force restarting the phone?
Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
Doesn’t apple realize hounding us daily won’t push us into a download we don’t want!!! So frustrating.
No one here in this user-to-user (and user-to-bot) forum know what Apple knows or doesn't know. You can let them know your thoughts here:
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I already have everything turned off including security responses. In previous systems, I could find the file in iPhone storage and delete it, but it no longer shows up. Doesn’t apple realize hounding us daily won’t push us into a download we don’t want!!! So frustrating.
kallywally wrote:
Thank you. I did a force restart with no change. I appreciate the link to give apple feedback!
Sorry I don't have any better suggestions. I generally update immediately, so I haven't experienced this.
Thank you. I did a force restart with no change. I appreciate the link to give apple feedback!
Delete iOS 26 update reminder from iPhone
