How to automatically uninstall iOS and iPadOS updates
You probably already know that iOS and iPadOS will try to install iOS and iPadOS software updates automatically on your devices. But not everyone wants to use this feature all the time.
If you accidentally schedule an overnight software update on your iPhone or iPad, you may be looking to cancel that automatic update, whether you don't want to interrupt your device at night, or whether you just want to wait for the update or manually install yourself later. Fortunately, you can unupdate iOS or iPadOS by modifying the update settings.
Read on to find out how to automatically uninstall iOS and iPadOS software updates on your iPhone and iPad.
How to uninstall automatic updating of iOS and iPadOS updates
Automatic uninstallation of software updates is very easy if you are using a device running iOS 14/iPadOS 14 or later. Keep in mind that you need a scheduled update to access this specific option that we are going to discuss.
Head to "Settings" from the home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
In the settings menu, scroll down and click "General" to continue.
Here, click on the "Software Update" option located at the top of the AirDrop setting.
Now, you will be able to see the version of the iOS/iPadOS update to be installed. Tap Automatic Updates to continue.
Here, once click on the "Install iOS Updates" toggle button.
Doing so will give you access to two options. Choose "Uninstall tonight" if you just want to turn off the scheduled overnight update and leave automatic updates on.
There you are. Your iPhone or iPad won't try to update later during the night.
Since you left automatic updates turned on, you may receive a similar pop-up update within a day or two. However, this time, instead of typing your passcode, click on the "Remind Me Later" option located at the bottom of the number pad to prevent scheduling an update on your device.
To turn off software update pop-ups, you will need to disable automatic updates.
Another way to prevent your device from starting the update at night is to make sure it is not plugged into power. This is because automatic updates are only installed when your iPhone or iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi. Also note that these settings that we have discussed here do not prevent software updates from being automatically downloaded to your device. An obvious disadvantage of this method is that the battery will not charge while the device is not in use at night.
If your device is running an older version of iOS or iPadOS, you won't find all of these options in Settings. However, you can still cancel the planned update simply by turning off automatic updates on your device from the same list. Similarly, if you pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone, you might be interested in disabling automatic watchOS updates as well.
iOS and iPadOS software updates usually take about 20-40 minutes to complete, although major updates may take longer. If you're the type of person who uses an iPhone or iPad late at night while lying in bed, whether to text friends, watch videos, or listen to music, you won't want an update that hinders your usage. If automatic updates are enabled on your device, sometimes you get a pop-up prompting you to update your device and if you choose "later" instead of "Install now", you will be asked to type in your passcode. However, doing so schedules an update overnight.
We hope that you were able to prevent your iPhone and iPad from starting the update during the night. Did this solve the problem for you? Have you turned off automatic updates completely for the same reason? .