Learn how to prevent iTunes from updating your iOS software with this comprehensive guide. We’ll walk you through the steps to stop the update process and avoid unwanted installations. Whether you’re using a Mac or Windows computer, we’ve got you covered.
Main Points:
- When connecting your iPhone or iPad to iTunes, you may receive a pop-up notification for an available iOS software update.
- If you accidentally initiate the update process, you need to act quickly to stop it.
- On iTunes, click the download button and then quickly click the stop button to halt the download and prevent the update from proceeding.
- If successful, the progress bar for the update will show as “paused.”
- To prevent future update checks, select the “Don’t ask me again” option when prompted.
- It’s important to act fast as some updates download and install quickly.
- Currently, iTunes is the only way to fully prevent iOS software updates. iOS devices may still receive update notifications.
FAQs about Stopping iTunes from Updating iOS Software:
1. What is this guide about?
This guide explains how to stop iTunes from updating iOS software.
2. How can this guide help me?
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to prevent unwanted iOS software updates from installing.