Keeping your iPhone updated can enhance your user experience and maintain security.

However, there are valid reasons to disable automatic updates, whether it’s to avoid unexpected reboots during important tasks or simply to maintain control over the update process.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to turn off both iOS software updates and app updates on your iPhone.

Why Disable Automatic Updates?

While automatic updates can provide convenience and security, you might want to disable them under certain circumstances, such as:

• Important Events: If you have a critical conference call or meeting, an unexpected update could interrupt your communication.
• Emergency Situations: You might need to ensure your phone remains operational during emergencies.
• Personal Preference: You may prefer to control when and how your phone updates to avoid significantly impacting your device’s performance.

How to Turn Off Automatic Software Updates on Your iPhone

1. Open the Settings App: Tap on the Settings icon on your home screen.
2. Go to General: Scroll down and select the General tab.
3. Select Software Update: Tap on Software Update.
4. Access Automatic Updates: Tap on Automatic Updates.
5. Toggle Off iOS Updates: Turn off the Install iOS Updates toggle switch. This will disable automatic installations.
   

   Quick Tip: A white toggle switch means it’s disabled, while a green one indicates it’s enabled. You can re-enable it by tapping the switch again.

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This action will stop automatic installations of iOS updates, but your phone may still download updates when connected to Wi-Fi.

If you want to prevent updates from downloading altogether, turn off the Download iOS Updates toggle.

How to Turn Off Automatic App Updates on Your iPhone

1. Open Your Settings App: Access the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to App Store: Scroll down and tap on the App Store tab.
3. Disable App Updates: In the Automatic Downloads section, turn off the toggle for App Updates.

Now, you can manually update your apps through the Updates tab in the App Store. If you decide to reactivate automatic app updates later, simply toggle the switch back on.

Final Thoughts

Taking control of your iPhone’s update settings can enhance your user experience and provide peace of mind during critical moments.