Delete iOS 26 update reminder from iPhone

How do I delete ios26 update reminder from iphone 16 running ios18.2? I don’t want to update…it asks me daily! I have all automatic updates turned off. I looked in storage for the update file, but it’s not there. It’s driving me nuts!


Posted on Dec 7, 2025 3:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2025 10:38 PM

Turn Off ALL Update Toggles (you likely already did, but confirm)

Settings → General → Software Update → Automatic Updates

Turn OFF:

  • Download iOS Updates
  • Install iOS Updates
  • Security Responses & System Files

Most people find that the last toggle (“Security Responses”) is still ON.

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Dec 8, 2025 9:21 AM in response to kallywally

kallywally wrote:

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I already have everything turned off including security responses. In previous systems, I could find the file in iPhone storage and delete it, but it no longer shows up.

Have you tried something simple like force restarting the phone?


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Doesn’t apple realize hounding us daily won’t push us into a download we don’t want!!! So frustrating.

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