If you’re an iPhone user, you know how important it is to keep your device up-to-date. However, there may be times when you want to cancel an iOS update that you’ve initiated. Maybe you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to wait for the update to download and install. Or perhaps you’ve changed your mind about updating your iPhone.
Whatever the reason, canceling an iOS update is relatively easy, and it doesn’t take much time. In this guide, we’ll show you how to cancel an iOS update step-by-step.
First things first: it’s essential to understand that canceling an iOS update is only possible if the update is still in the download phase. If the iOS update is already installing, you won’t be able to cancel it, and you’ll have to wait for it to finish.
Assuming you’re in the download phase and want to cancel an iOS update, here are the steps to follow:
1. Open the iPhone Settings: Tap on the Settings icon on your iPhone home screen.
2. Go to General: Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Open iPhone Storage: In the General settings menu, locate and tap on “iPhone Storage.”
4. Find the iOS update file: Look for the iOS update file that you want to cancel. If the update is still downloading, you should see it in the list of apps that occupy space on your device.
5. Delete the iOS update: Tap on the iOS update file to select it. You should see an option to “Delete Update.” Tap on it to delete the update.
6. Restart your device: If you want to be sure that the iOS update is canceled, you can restart your device. Press and hold the power button and the volume button simultaneously until the “Slide to power off” slider appears. Swipe the slider to the right to power off your device. Wait for a few seconds, and then press and hold the power button again to turn on your device.
By following these simple steps, you can cancel an iOS update on your iPhone. Remember that canceling an iOS update won’t harm your device or affect its performance. So, if you’ve changed your mind about updating your iPhone, go ahead and cancel the update without any worries.