How do I set it to automatically update at a certain time ?

I want to know how to schedule my updates so that it can update while I’m asleep & wake up not having to worry about the new updates cause they’re already set to a time I’m usually asleep by.

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jul 20, 2018 1:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 20, 2018 2:05 AM

For iOS you can update at night:

Update your device wirelessly

If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now. You can also follow these steps:

  1. Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
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  3. Tap Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because iOS needs more space for the update, tap Continue or Cancel. Later, iOS will reinstall apps that it removed. If you tap Cancel, learn what to do next.
  4. To update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your iOS device into power before you go to sleep. Your device will update automatically overnight.


For mac there is no such feature.

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Jul 20, 2018 2:05 AM in response to anaiisxangelica

For iOS you can update at night:

Update your device wirelessly

If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now. You can also follow these steps:

  1. Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
    User uploaded file
  3. Tap Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because iOS needs more space for the update, tap Continue or Cancel. Later, iOS will reinstall apps that it removed. If you tap Cancel, learn what to do next.
  4. To update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your iOS device into power before you go to sleep. Your device will update automatically overnight.


For mac there is no such feature.

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