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Mar 21, 2011
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hi All

How can i delete an software update that has been downloaded, but not yet installed?

Before charging i accidendly left my iPad Air 2 on Wi-Fi, and automatallt began downloading 9.3.1 update.

Although i have no reason to upgrade yet, i also don't want it to consume space either.

Is the only way to reset? Which would loose all data?
 
Don't have an answer to your question BUT I am ticked that Apple was able to PUSH that update onto my iPad and hassles me numerous times a day to install it ... to which I keep saying remind me later.
 
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There is a way.

Settings -> General -> Storage & iCloud Usage -> Manage Storage (the first one, not iCloud) -> Tap on the update and delete it.

(Note this is also useful for the situation that occurs whereby a new update is released after another one was downloaded but not yet installed. E.g. I had a device running iOS 9.2. It had downloaded 9.3, however 9.3.1 was available. Deleting the update file is a way to force the device to update to the latest version.)
 
Brookzy said:
There is a way.

Settings -> General -> Storage & iCloud Usage -> Manage Storage (the first one, not iCloud) -> Tap on the update and delete it.
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Hey, thanks. It's gone for now BUT since it PUSHED the update to my iPad once, won't it just do it again?
 
RedOrchestra said:
Hey, thanks. It's gone for now BUT since it PUSHED the update to my iPad once, won't it just do it again?
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As soon as you're on Wi-Fi for an extended period it will re-download unfortunately. So you can either stay off Wi-Fi, or you may be able to block the Apple update servers on your Wi-Fi router. :)
 
RedOrchestra said:
Really, you've already installed the yet to be released 9.3.2 - you must be an insider.
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Brookzy said:
There is a way.

Settings -> General -> Storage & iCloud Usage -> Manage Storage (the first one, not iCloud) -> Tap on the update and delete it.
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How can u delete an update thats not listed?

Its not an app. And thats all i see in this section.
 
Ok thanks... Next time i'll make sure i always stick in Airplane mode when charging if i am not ready to update yet. :)
 
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