How to undo an update?

How to undo software update on iPhone ?


Posted on Mar 22, 2023 12:45 AM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2023 01:34 AM

It is not possible to "undo" an update or downgrade back to an earlier iOS version.


If you haven't updated your iPhone yet, you can find the iOS Update file here SettingsGeneraliPhone Storage, it should be somewhere at the top of the list. Tap in and delete it.


After that go to SettingsGeneralSoftware UpdateAutomatic Update → disable Download iOS Updates. This will prevent your iPhone from updating automatically.


I would recommend always keeping your iPhone fully updated as updates also add improvements to security.

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Mar 22, 2023 01:34 AM in response to LiLyLo05

It is not possible to "undo" an update or downgrade back to an earlier iOS version.


If you haven't updated your iPhone yet, you can find the iOS Update file here SettingsGeneraliPhone Storage, it should be somewhere at the top of the list. Tap in and delete it.


After that go to SettingsGeneralSoftware UpdateAutomatic Update → disable Download iOS Updates. This will prevent your iPhone from updating automatically.


I would recommend always keeping your iPhone fully updated as updates also add improvements to security.

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