Software update

[Tech198]

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?

 

[RedOrchestra]

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.

 

[Brookzy]

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.)

 

[RedOrchestra]

There is a way.

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

Hey, thanks. It's gone for now BUT since it PUSHED the update to my iPad once, won't it just do it again?

 

[Brookzy]

Hey, thanks. It's gone for now BUT since it PUSHED the update to my iPad once, won't it just do it again?

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]

Thanks, again. It just PMO when Apple pushes to my device and I can't turn them off ON the device.

 

[richwoodrocket]

Just update your device, problem solved. I cant think of a reason why you would want to stay on outdated software.

 

[RedOrchestra]

Just update your device, problem solved. I cant think of a reason why you would want to stay on outdated software.

Tell that to the early adopters - such a "marvellous" release this 9.3.

 

[richwoodrocket]

Tell that to the early adopters - such a "marvellous" release this 9.3.

No problems here on ios 9.3.2

 

[RedOrchestra]

No problems here on ios 9.3.2

Really, you've already installed the yet to be released 9.3.2 - you must be an insider.

 

[richwoodrocket]

Really, you've already installed the yet to be released 9.3.2 - you must be an insider.

 

[Night Spring]

Really, you've already installed the yet to be released 9.3.2 - you must be an insider.

https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/

 

[RedOrchestra]

Beta is not THE release ... it's still in pre-release.

 

[Brookzy]

Why do MR members feel the need to respond to questions by dismissing the endeavour rather than actually helping?

 

[Old Skool Gamer]

Why do MR members feel the need to respond to questions by dismissing the endeavour rather than actually helping?

"Fanboys" ...

 

[Tech198]

There is a way.

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

How can u delete an update thats not listed?

Its not an app. And thats all i see in this section.

 

[Brookzy]

How can u delete an update thats not listed?

Its not an app. And thats all i see in this section.

If the update file has been downloaded to your device but not yet installed, it will appear on that list.

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[Tech198]

Ok thanks... Next time i'll make sure i always stick in Airplane mode when charging if i am not ready to update yet.