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How do I PREVENT my iPad updating itself without my permission?

How do I PREVENT my iPad updating itself without my permission?

iPad Mini Wi-Fi, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Nov 17, 2017 6:48 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2017 6:58 AM

My iOS devices have never updated on their own. I suggest that you are inadvertently allowing the update to occur and you don’t realize it. At some point, after the uninstalled software downloads, you will get a pop up message asking if you want to install now, or defer it until later when it is connected to power. If you select the later option without realizing it, then it will update in the evening while connected to power while charging.


iOS Devices will not update without user input.

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How do I PREVENT my iPad updating itself without my permission?

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