This article explains how to disable automatic updates for apps and iOS.
How can I stop my iPhone from updating apps?
Automatic downloading and installation of app updates can save you a lot of time and money on your phone. But if you want full control over your phone’s software and how it uses data, you can turn off automatic app updates by following these steps:
- lean on Settings.
- lean on app store.
- Move the slider App updates blank/off.
- If you have limited data but still want up-to-date apps, there is another option. application day activated (the cursor will be green), but go to the section cellular downloads and move the automatic downloads blank/off. With this, apps will only update automatically when using Wi-Fi.
You can also move the slider Applications to off white. When you download an app on one Apple device, the app may automatically download to all of your other compatible devices that are signed in to the same iCloud account. Disabling this setting prevents apps downloaded on other Apple devices from automatically downloading on this device.
How do I turn off automatic OS updates in iPhone settings?
As with apps, iOS updates can be automatically downloaded to your iPhone. These updates are large (sometimes several gigabytes), so they can drain your battery and drain your limited data. Technically, only the OS download is automatic. It is not installed automatically; you still have to choose when to install it. Still, you may want more control. If so, disable automatic operating system updates by following these steps:
- lean on Settings > General.
- press Update software.
- lean on Automatic Updates.
- move cursors Download iOS updates to off/white.
Why disable automatic updates?
It can be helpful to set your iPhone to automatically update apps and the operating system. When you do this, you’ll always be running the latest builds and have the latest bug fixes, so it’s especially important for iOS updates as they can include security patches. But sometimes you don’t want to update your iPhone automatically, especially if you have limited mobile data every month or low battery that you need to save.
frequent questions
Why won’t my iPhone update automatically?
Check if automatic updates have been turned off. If your iPhone apps are not updating, pause and restart the app download, download the app, sign in and return to the App Store, then restart your iPhone. If you still have problems, check the available storage and date and time settings.
How to undo an iPhone update?
If you wish cancel an iphone update in progress, enable airplane mode. To remove the update file, go to  Settings> > General> > iPhone storage> > update file> > Delete update> > Delete update.