Did you know that when you connect your iPhone and iPad to the Internet via Wi-Fi, software updates (iOS) are downloaded to the device’s memory automatically and there is no way to prevent this?
If you agree to voluntarily give up free memory on your iPhone or iPad, pass by. “Under the cut” is information on how to prevent automatic downloading of software updates to iOS devices, how to delete a downloaded update and how to prevent it from being downloaded “automatically” in the future.
With the release of iOS 5.0 in 2011, iPhone owners iPod Touch and iPad were able to update the firmware of their devices “over the air”, the so-called (OverTheAir). In this case, the software update is downloaded by wireless network Wi-Fi and the update process itself takes place on the device itself.
This is definitely big step forward, but at the same time, we, users of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, have acquired a new headache, the software update is downloaded to the device memory in background automatically and without our consent.
Why disable automatic downloads of software updates on iPhone and iPad
If your device has plenty of memory (not RAM) (32, 64 or 128 GB) and most of it is empty all the time, you don’t have to think about blocking downloading updates. But if free space in the iPhone or iPad is “worth its weight in gold” and every time you need something in it (video, photo, install an application), the space saved on software updates will be very useful.
Size of software updates, such as iOS 8, for various types devices (iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad) and models (iPhone 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, etc.) can reach from 0.9 to 1.1 GB. And if the memory in your device is only 8 GB, updating the firmware alone will take about 15%.
When software updates are downloaded to iPhone and iPad automatically
Remember, firmware updates (aka iOS) are downloaded automatically to iPhone and iPad only when the device is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and even when the device is not connected to a power source, but is running on battery power. By cellular network (Mobile Internet), software updates are not downloaded.
How to prevent iOS updates from automatically downloading on iPhone and iPad
Let's assume that your device is running firmware 7.1.2 and . A software update for your device is available for download and you will be notified immediately via .
Until you yourself go to the Device Settings in the “General -> Software Update” menu and a request to search for updates is sent to the Apple server, download new version iOS won't start.
The iPhone and iPad receives the command to download updates simultaneously with the request to search for updates in “Settings -> General -> Software Update”, and in order to prevent this, on a connected Internet connection. WiFi iPhone or iPad, do not go to the Software Update menu.
Once you do this and the request to search for updates is sent to the Apple server, you can no longer cancel the download, you can only stop it.
How to stop downloading software updates on iPhone and iPad over Wi-Fi
As I already said, it is impossible to completely cancel the download of software updates that has begun. The only way to stop it is to disconnect your iPhone or iPad from the Internet via Wi-Fi. In this case, the download is not canceled, but only paused, and as soon as you connect the device to Wi-Fi networks With Internet access, downloading will continue.
How to remove software updates downloaded to iPhone and iPad
The memory of iOS devices can be freed from downloaded updates, but this is not always advisable. The only way to remove from iPhone updates BY - .
Why is it inappropriate, you ask? Yes, because in addition to firmware updates, priceless data (unique photos, family videos, etc.) can be stored in the device’s memory, which will be completely deleted as a result of erasing.
Of course, all the content can be transferred to the computer, and this will solve the problem, but there is always a chance that something will go wrong.
Those who own a jailbroken iPhone or iPad are luckier. On devices with software updates, you do not need to erase the content to remove them.
How to Remove iOS Update from Jailbroken iPhone and iPad
If you can boast of having Cydia installed on your device, you can remove the downloaded software update in several ways:
- Manually
- on iPhone and iPad in the iFile file manager;
- on the computer in file managers iFunbox and iTools.
- Automatically , using Cydia tweaks Software Update Killer and iLex R.A.T.
The first method involves uninstalling software updates yourself in the file managers iFile (on the device itself) and iFunbox and iTools (on the computer).
How to remove software update from iPhone and iPad directly from the device
Let me remind you, this method Only works on jailbroken devices with .
How to remove iPhone and iPad software updates on your computer
How to Remove Software Updates from iPhone and iPad Using Cydia
The alternative Cydia app store from the famous Saurik has several tweaks that allow you to clear the memory of iOS devices from updates downloaded over Wi-Fi; for firmware from 4.x.x to 6.x.x there are at least 2: Software Update Killer and iLex R.A.T.
The first one does not have its own shell (you won’t find an icon on the desktop) and is installed as an add-on in Cydia and is intended only to remove updates (they are removed immediately after installation). The second has more functionality and allows you not only to remove the content, but also to remove all applications and tweaks from Cydia, and all this without losing the jailbreak and the need to re-jailbreak.
The tweak descriptions indicate that all devices running iOS up to 6.x.x are supported. I can’t personally check their performance; I have iOS 7.1.2 installed on my iPhone 5s, and I don’t want to risk losing the jailbreak if something goes wrong, especially since it’s not difficult to remove updates manually.
An interesting fact is that even after clearing the updates, if you reconnect the device to the Internet via Wi-Fi and request to check for updates in the “Software Update” menu, and if a new firmware version is available, it will be downloaded to the device’s memory again automatically.
On jailbroken iPhones and iPads, you can completely prevent downloading of updates and do it very simply.
How to prevent automatic downloading of software updates on a jailbroken iPhone and iPad
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The installation of the iOS 11 update may fail on any device that supports the latest version of the system. If an error appears, there is no need to panic - try installing the update again after a while.
Error correction
Why wait before trying to install an update again? The fact is that immediately after the update is released, a large number of users begin to download it. This may cause problems with Apple servers. Crashes can occur some time after the update is released, so you should always give the system a second chance. Therefore, when an error message appears, click “Close”, wait a couple of hours and try downloading iOS 11 again.
- Open settings.
- Go to the "Basic" section.
- Click “Software Update” and start searching for updates available for installation.
If the error message appears again when you try to update your system again, follow these steps:
If you can’t even download the update, check your device memory. You may be running out of space for iOS 11, so you'll have to get rid of unnecessary content: photos, videos, apps.
Installing an update in iTunes
If the installation of the system update to iOS 11 continues to fail after completing the steps listed above, do not download the update over the air. Update your system via iTunes. To ensure that no problems arise when updating via iTunes (for example, an eternal reboot), the following conditions must be met:
- the device supports the latest firmware version;
- there is a stable Internet connection;
- no jailbreak procedure was carried out, that is installed system not hacked.
To make sure your device is compatible with iOS 11, check the list of supported models. If you haven’t found your phone or tablet, then there is no point in trying to install the latest version of the system from Apple.
What to do before starting the update:
After such lengthy preparation, you can start updating your device via iTunes. Click "Update" and wait for the procedure to complete. iTunes will automatically download and install the latest firmware.
If iTunes fails to download and install the update, free it from the job. Download the iOS 11 firmware file from a trusted source, such as 4PDA. To select a file, hold down Shift key and click the "Update" button in iTunes. A conductor will appear through which you can specify the path to the firmware.
After a successful update, the system will prompt you to perform data recovery. Choose to return data from a copy to iCloud or iTunes, depending on where you saved the last backup. Click “Restore from copy” and do not disconnect the device until the procedure is completed.
Updating a device with jailbreak
What to do if your device has been jailbroken? About the same, but with minor changes. You will need latest version iTunes and free space, but before updating you need to remove all applications from alternative stores and reset the settings to factory state. For this:
- Turn off Find My iPhone in iCloud Settings.
- Connect your phone to PC and make a backup.
- Click "Restore".
During the recovery process, all data will be deleted from the device's memory, and the system will automatically update to the latest supported version. The jailbreak will be lost, but you will get iOS 11.
The smartphone or tablet is stuck at the “Update requested” stage when trying to install
"by air"? Below we have listed several ways to resolve this issue and install the update.
First of all, you are not alone. The problem is common among users who tried to install a new version of the system immediately after its release. Millions of users around the world simultaneously requested the update. Imagine what a load this is on Apple's servers.
To cope with this influx, Apple even introduced a special feature. Now, before installing the update, the message “Update requested” appears, and it begins to download only after some time. However, sometimes the smartphone may simply freeze on this message.
How to solve the "Update Requested" problem
#1. Reboot iPhone or iPad
If the "Update Requested" message does not go away for a long time(more than 15 minutes), you can try to reboot the device. After that, go to Software Update again and try to install iOS 12 again.
#2. Do forced reboot
If a regular reboot does not help, do a forced reboot by simultaneously holding down the power button and the Home button. After that, try again.
#3. Update through iTunes
#4. Try Later
We recommend waiting at least a day before iOS installation 12. Usually in the first hours too many users try to download the update, which is why problems arise. Be patient and try to install iOS 12 again the next day. You will also find out if the update contains new bugs.
If you find an error, please select a piece of text and press Ctrl+Enter.
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Now is the best time to independently familiarize yourself with the new features of the OS. This is due to the fact that there are no serious bugs or errors in Public Beta 2, and power consumption is within normal limits. Recently, Apple has been providing all owners of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with the opportunity to completely legally install beta versions of new firmware on Apple devices.
Public Beta Installation Process iOS versions 10 Public Beta on iPhone and iPad is quite simple, but even completing it requires a sequence of specific steps. The editors of the site decided to cover in detail the process from registration in Apple program Beta Software Program and until the unlocking of the rescheduled Apple device with iOS 10 on board.
Step 1. The first step is to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program. To do this, you need to click on the “Registration” button, and then log in using your account. Apple recording ID. To participate in the software testing program, you must accept the license agreement.
Step 2. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, open the Safari web browser and go to this address: . Sign in using your Apple ID account. A page with a blue “Download Profile” button will appear on the screen of your Apple device, which you need to click on. The Safari web browser will disappear and a message will appear asking you to install a certificate called iOS Beta Software Profile. Click “Install” and agree to the agreement. You will need to restart your device to apply the changes.
Step 3. As soon as the device turns on, you can safely begin installing the operating system iOS systems 10. To do this, go to the “Settings” application, then find the “General” section and select “Software Update”. A search for available firmware will begin. This process may take up to 2-3 minutes. If everything is done correctly, information about the latest build of iOS 10 Public Beta will appear on the screen. The message “Update requested...” will disappear on its own after 10-15 minutes, and if this does not happen, you need to restart your iPhone or iPad. Ultimately, this inscription should be replaced with the word “Loading”, and the remaining time until it ends will be displayed at the top.
Once the download process is complete, the “Install” button will become active. Click on it and again agree to the terms and conditions. The device must reboot, after which, when the iPhone or iPad starts, the installation of the iOS 10 operating system will begin. On older gadgets, like the iPhone 5, this process may take 30-40 minutes.
Step 4. When this process is complete, the device will turn on and the message “Update Complete” will appear on the screen. Click “Next” and enter your Apple ID password to remove it. Now all that remains is to carry out a small initial setup of the device, and at the very end click on the “Get Started” button.
This completes the installation process of the iOS 10 Public beta operating system. Further updates to new beta versions are performed through the “Software Update” section in iPhone settings, iPad or iPod Touch.
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Owners of iPhone and iPad were frustrated by the inability to download updates via App Store as a result of the spread of the virus. However, the last straw was an update to the operating system, due to which programs do not start, security errors appeared, design problems and much more.
Apple device users - iPhone smartphones And iPad tablets- blew up the Internet with complaints about problems that have appeared in recent days. Firstly, many of them could not download a single application from the App Store online store for about a day; secondly, in the iOS9 operating system update released last week, in addition to innovations, there were many errors that prevented the normal operation of the device. Not everyone can install it even now, several days later.
On Saturday, September 19, it became known about malware XcodeGhost in the App Store, which ended up inside legitimate applications. The Chinese company Qihoo360 Technology Co, which is engaged in the fight against viruses, found 344 infected applications. As reported on September 21 Apple company, hackers posted on the Internet a copy of the XCode program, which is used by application creators to edit and update them, and inserted code into it that forces updated applications to steal data from device owners through false password requests disguised as legitimate application requests, etc.
The XCode program modified by hackers was posted on one of the Chinese sites, and although it is usually downloaded through the App Store, application developers from China do not always use the official store, possibly due to the low speed of the Apple server in this country. Moreover, XCode weighs 3.6 GB. This is the conclusion that programmers who participated in the highly specialized website “Habrahabr” came to. Apparently, Apple temporarily blocked users' access to applications from the App Store, and as a result they could not be downloaded.
However, the most with a strong blow for Apple device owners was released in the middle of last week iOS update 9. Problems began already at the installation stage. Some users downloaded the update for about a day, some - for two or even three days, for others in the “Software Update” settings section there is still an inactive message “Update requested...”, and in fact nothing can be installed. Apparently the update is still in the queue.
Those who have already updated their iPhone have encountered a whole bunch of problems. For some, applications do not open, for others, when they open Safari browser the text of the query entered into the search bar is written by default in capital letters, as with turned on computer keyboard Caps Lock. You have to change the case of the text every time. For some users, after the update, the sound of the interlocutor’s speech disappeared during telephone conversation, but the problem was fixed after rebooting the iPhone.
Also in the new update there is a bug that allows you to bypass password locking of your smartphone using voice assistant Siri and access your contacts list (including editing and copying), user photos, and more. Fontanka will not tell you how to do this, but you can find a couple of visual instructions on the Internet in one minute. When a Fontanka correspondent tried to perform an experiment on a colleague’s device, at the very moment when the Notebook When the screen is locked, the device freezes. That is, the error may have already been corrected, but as a result a new one emerged.
In addition, iOS9 introduced several minor oddities that users did not ignore. For example, a search function appeared in Settings, but the keyboard panel is made up of lowercase (small) letters. On the home screen, when you call the device search function, application icons overlap each other. Appeared spontaneously in the “Photo” section new folder“Selfie”, where all photos taken from the front camera were added. The folder cannot be deleted.
Despite all the shortcomings, the new version is full of interesting things. For example, you can now draw in notes. Apple maps now feature public transport routes, schedules, search for establishments around, etc. In the built-in mail client Now you can insert files and pictures directly into the text of the letter, and you can make inscriptions on images and pdf files. An energy-saving mode has appeared, which, according to most users, really noticeably prolongs the operation of the device.
The changes also affected the design. For example, now in Apple devices a new font is used (San Francisco instead of Helvetica). Some users immediately hated it, while others, on the contrary, believe that they “want to write about life, not about a shopping list.” The appearance of programs in the window for switching between them has changed. A button to return to the previous application has appeared - for example, from the Safari browser you can return to WatsApp in which the user opened the link. In iPhone search results, it now becomes possible to immediately call or write messages to found users in contacts.
As for the speed of the new version, opinions are divided in half. However, according to a special experiment by one of Youtube channels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOEir-8Bayw, in which the old and new are compared with a stopwatch OS for everyone latest iPhone(starting from 4s), iOS9 update works worse and slower.
Alexander Alikin, Fontanka.ru
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