Can you refuse an Apple update?

Apple is pretty determined that you update. You just have to keep telling it not to update. Avoid saying "later" because then it will just do it while you sleep; ask for details or something like that and then back out of the window sequence from there.
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How do I decline an Apple update?

If you don't want to update, you might need to tell your iPhone.
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So the first thing you should do is dive into settings and turn Automatic Updates off:
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Software Update.
  3. Tap Automatic Updates.
  4. Deselect Download iOS Updates.
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What happens if you don't want to update iOS?

As a rule of thumb, your iPhone and your main apps should still work fine, even if you don't do the update. If you do find your apps slowing, though, try upgrading to the latest version of iOS to see if that sorts the problem. Conversely, updating your iPhone to the latest iOS could cause your apps to stop working.
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How do I decline a software update?

Swipe down from the top edge of your screen to reveal the quick settings menu. Tap the cog (also called 'gear') icon, which is usually in the upper right corner. Tap “Software Update” from the list of options. Deselect “Download updates automatically”.
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Can you cancel an Apple update?

Stop the iOS update from downloading and installing

1) Open iPhone Settings and tap General. 2) Tap iPhone Storage. 3) Once this screen loads, scroll down to find and tap and select the iOS update file. 4) Tap Delete Update and confirm that you want to delete it.
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Can I cancel my iOS 16 update?

You can stop the update process in its tracks at any time and even delete the downloaded data from your device to free up space. Here's how. First, you'll want to pause the download by temporarily disconnecting your ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌ from your Wi-Fi network.
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Can I skip iOS 15.7 to iOS 16?

Should you download iOS 15.7 before iOS 16? If you plan to go straight to iOS 16, you don't need to download iOS 15.7 first. The bug fixes mentioned within the release notes are all contained within iOS 16 too. You can just hit the Upgrade to iOS 16 option that sits below iOS 15.7.
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Why is Apple forcing an update?

They did this to prevent phones from automatically and unexpectedly shutting down. This is a known issue and it happens with Android devices as well. Example…
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Does Apple do forced updates?

We incrementally rollout new iOS updates by first making them available for those that explicitly seek them out in Settings, and then 1-4 weeks later (after we've received feedback on the update) ramp up to rolling out devices with auto-update enabled. Hope that helps!
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What happens if I refuse to update my phone?

That includes Android phones — if you don't update your phone, you could encounter a variety of problems, including performance issues and malware. Keeping your phone updated should be considered essential, but it won't protect you from privacy breaches and all malware.
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Is iOS 16 worth upgrading?

iOS 16: Why you should wait

No iOS release is bug-free, and it's always possible that you're going to run into problems you didn't have before. That said, between the new features and security updates present in iOS 16.1 and beyond, we really think most users will be much better off if they grabbed the latest version.
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Is Apple Forcing iOS 15?

Any newer device still running iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 will be forced to update to iOS 16.2 / iPadOS 16.2 (it will be labeled 'iOS 16' / 'iPadOS 16') to receive the latest security updates. No further iOS 15 updates will come to your device.
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Why is Apple forcing me to update to iOS 15?

In Apple's view, everyone should upgrade the iOS 15 update as soon as possible. The company claims that this system is the safest for all iPhones as of now. The iOS 15 has the latest security update which other systems do not have. This is why the company wants iPhone users to migrate to iOS 15.
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What happens if you interrupt an Apple update?

Attempting to stop an iOS update in the middle of an installation of an iOS update will almost certainly render the iPhone or iPad useless and in need of restore (or even DFU restore), potentially causing data loss. Do not interrupt an iOS update once it has already started installing.
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What is wrong with iPhone update 16?

Incoming call and app notifications may be delayed or not delivered on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Low microphone volume can occur during CarPlay phone calls on iPhone 14 models. Camera may be slow to launch or switch between modes on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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How do I go back to iOS 15.5 from 16?

To downgrade your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 15, you basically need to erase your current phone and then restore it with the new operating system. In order not to lose any of the data on your iPhone, you'll need to have made a backup before you installed the iOS 16 beta.
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Which iPhones will not get iOS 16?

With iOS 16, Apple is ending software support for the following devices: the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.
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Can you revert back to an old iOS update?

There's only a limited time window for you to downgrade iOS as Apple needs to 'sign' the old version of iOS before you downgrade. And Apple usually stops signing the older iOS version within a few days of the new iOS release. For instance, Apple stopped signing for the iOS 13 version after the release of iOS 14.
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How to downgrade iOS version?

Connect iOS device to computer via USB cable > Choose 1 click to downgrade iOS/iPadOS > Tap on Start Now button. Step 3. Next, select an older firmware version to Download > Tap on the Downgrade button to continue.
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How do I cancel all iOS updates?

How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap App Store.
  3. Turn on or turn off App Updates.
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How do I get rid of Apple 15.1 update?

How to remove downloaded software updates
  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings and tap General.
  2. Select iPhone Storage or iPad Storage.
  3. Locate and tap the downloaded iOS software update.
  4. Select Delete Update and confirm you do want to delete it.
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Can iOS 15 be removed from iPhone?

The simplest way to go back to a stable version is to delete the iOS 15 beta profile and wait until the next update shows up: Go to “Settings” > “General” Select “Profiles and & Device Management” Select “Remove Profile” and restart your iPhone.
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How do I turn off iOS 15.5 update?

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available. To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
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What iPhones will not get iOS 15?

The good news is that, contrary to expectations, all the iPhones that were capable of running iOS 14 can also run iOS 15. (Amazingly, this is the same list of devices that could run iOS 13 as well!) That means owners of an iPhone 6s or later are in luck.
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Will Apple look at my pictures iOS 15?

Apple's technology scans photos in your iCloud photo library and compares them to the database. If it finds a certain number of matches (Apple has not specified what that number is), a human will review it and then report it to NCMEC, which will take it from there.
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