OK, then how do I remove the unwanted upgrade installer that takes up 1/8 of the space on my phone?
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Petition to remove iOS 7 install on iOS 6?
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OK, then how do I remove the unwanted upgrade installer that takes up 1/8 of the space on my phone?
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Below is the iOS 6 license agreement which mentions the same exact text regarding updates.
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/ios6.pdf
Delivery method (auto download as you call it) does not need to be covered separately. Apple decides which device gets the update and that is that.
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What does this have to do with this issue?
Whatever the reason, if people don't want to upgrade the OS, why should they suffer loss of space if they don't?
Read the OP, but I will add it is a NON-Apple app.
And your BetaMax comment is erroneous to the issue in so many way.
wait so what actually happens does not need to be covered? or the fact that its not deletable?
post all the vague statements you like but nobody in their right mind saw this happening when reading this
I provided you a LEGAL document that confirms Apple can do as they please with iOS that WILL stand up in court and you call it "vague"?
This conversation is over.
I think it would be fair to say that a lot of people would not interpret "make make available" part to imply that a company can randomly stick something on their device whether or not they want it.
A lot of people seem to think that when they buy an iPhone they also buy iOS with it. That's not the case. iOS is only licensed to a user under specific conditions.
1. The user understands that they don't own iOS
2. The user understands that Apple is only "renting/leasing" iOS.
3. The user understands that Apple reserves the right to change, update the software and decide which models get the update.
nothing you posted described what is happening.
EULA have been won and lost and as far as i can see it does matter if its signed or possible to sign it before the purchase or not.
you also seem to neglect the fact that people buy and own the space of the iphone which is advertised at a certain capacity.
That's the thing, I don't think most people see it that way (that they are somehow just "renting/leasing" iOS, nor that most people would agree with that, or agree with that being OK, even if that is somehow implied (although seemingly not explicitly stated) in the conditions/terms somewhere.
Most people also click "I AGREE" without reading the agreement. I'm sure the OP doesn't even know. If he did he wouldn't have started this thread.
Pretty sure they made it possible to remove the installer file in 7.1. Unfortunately, you have to install 7.1 to obtain that feature moving forward, but to the people who said Apple wouldn't listen, you're sorta wrong.
My advice is to install 7.1 when it comes out. If that still craps your 4 out, just pick up a 4S or 5 on eBay. Off contract they run in the $200-$350 neighborhood.
If you're on-contract, just upgrade. iOS 7 is fantastic on my 5C, 5S and retina mini. Really can't imagine going back.....the buddies I have at work still on iOS 6 make me laugh.
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I understand that - though it does defeat the purpose of those who say Apple won't listen or doesn't care.
At this point, all you can do is upgrade your phone or wait for iOS 7.1.
Or you could switch.
Those are your possible options - unfortunately a petition at this point would do nothing.
Anyhow, have fun with your thread!
But doesn't change anything for those on iOS 6 with the iOS 7 update automatically downloaded.
Because there isn't going to be any further update for IOS 6 except the one that they already released - IOS 7. It really is that simple.
Unfortunately OP, it probably isn't ever going to happen.
So don't get your hopes up.
That's what was said about Apple providing the ability to remove a downloaded update installer. People with the same mindset that you exhibit basically said, "that's the way it is, like it or lump it". But Apple changed.
Although I think it highly unlikely, it IS possible for Apple to release an update to iOS 6 that would allow that functionality. There are still devices that can run iOS 6 but not 7.
And if I recall correctly, there was an update to iOS 5.x released after iOS 6 was released in support of some fixes for the iPad1. (I could be mistaken though).
Petition to remove iOS 7 install on iOS 6?
I think you're reaching here. Apple didn't "change", they addressed an issue with an update as they generally do. The fact remains that update applies to IOS 7 - the currently maintained release of the OS - not a legacy version. And it's still in beta of course - where is the beta for IOS 6.x?
But those devices (the 3GS etc) won't have the update automatically downloaded anyway, because they don't support it, so this change is irrelevant to them.
I do see the irony here but the reality is, the ability to delete these update files is a new function, and the only version of IOS being updated with new functionality is IOS 7. IOS 6 might perhaps be maintained for a while to cover any serious security issues for example, but it's not going to be getting new features at this stage.
I think you're reaching here. Apple didn't "change", they addressed an issue with an update as they generally do. The fact remains that update applies to IOS 7 - the currently maintained release of the OS - not a legacy version. And it's still in beta of course - where is the beta for IOS 6.x?
But those devices (the 3GS etc) won't have the update automatically downloaded anyway, because they don't support it, so this change is irrelevant to them.
I do see the irony here but the reality is, the ability to delete these update files is a new function, and the only version of IOS being updated with new functionality is IOS 7. IOS 6 might perhaps be maintained for a while to cover any serious security issues for example, but it's not going to be getting new features at this stage.
Umm, whatever happened to this man and his lawsuit (that we had a very similar, 10+ pages discussion about, already)? He was suing Tim Cook for the forced ios7 download:
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...pple-ceo-tim-cook-over-automatic-ios-7-update
As a side note, isn't it completely lame how the tech press only ever breaks these stories but then never cares to follow up on what eventually happened? How hard is it to set up a fu**ing reminder in your calendar, mr. editor??: Surely we'd all be interested to read if the guy was succesful or not??
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...pple-ceo-tim-cook-over-automatic-ios-7-update
As a side note, isn't it completely lame how the tech press only ever breaks these stories but then never cares to follow up on what eventually happened? How hard is it to set up a fu**ing reminder in your calendar, mr. editor??: Surely we'd all be interested to read if the guy was succesful or not??
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the link to the small courts claim dosent lead anywhere.
but it would be very interesting to know what happened there.
thats society today. at noon its news and in the evening who remembers.
as for where is ios 6 beta. would they really have to release a beta if removing this installation file was the only change?
Lol I wouldn't be able to NOT upgrade to iOS 7 - because iPad Air and iPhone 5s come with it. No taken up space, no update issues.... Never had ForstallOS on these, although I do still like iOS 6 (not that I disliked iveOS). Am I complaining about that? Initiating childish petitions? No.
Get yourself a newer device with more space, and be it with iOS 6, but by WWDC 14, you will have installed iOS 7, I bet.
Get yourself a newer device with more space, and be it with iOS 6, but by WWDC 14, you will have installed iOS 7, I bet.
So, what did the developer of said app tell you when you contacted him? I mean, that's what any regular person would do, right?
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It's not Apple's fault to provide a new OS, it's the developer's fault to not update his app.